Quick Answer: Can We Delete Tmp Folder in Linux?

Every Linux system has a directory called /tmp which has mounted with separate file system. … /tmp directory is a directory used to hold temporary files (or session files) when application is running. Those temporary files will be deleted automatically by application once their process is got completed.

Is it safe to delete tmp folder Linux?

/tmp is needed by programs to store (temporary) information. It’s not a good idea to delete files in /tmp while the system is running, unless you know exactly which files are in use and which are not. /tmp can (should) be cleaned during a reboot. Some distro’s do this by default, others don’t.

Can I delete everything in tmp folder?

Thanks! In general, it’s safe to delete anything in the Temp folder. Sometimes, you may get a “can’t delete because the file is in use” message, but you can just skip those files. For safety, do your Temp directory deleting just after you reboot the computer.