cp

Linux · Files · available in the simulator

What it does

Copy files and directories. Wildcards: * (any number of characters), ? (0 or 1 character).

Syntax

cp [opciones] origen... destino

Options and parameters

• -R

  Copy directories recursively.

• -i

  Prompt before overwrite.

• -v

  Explain what is being done.

• -p

  Preserve file attributes such as mode, ownership, and timestamps.

• -f

  Force copy by removing existing destination files if necessary.

• -r

  Copy directories recursively.

  cp -r carpeta/ copia/
• -a

  Archive mode; copy recursively and preserve attributes, timestamps, and links.

  cp -a origen/ destino/
• -n

  Do not overwrite an existing file.

• -u

  Copy only when the source file is newer than the destination file.

• -l

  Hard link files instead of copying.

• -s

  Make symbolic links instead of copying.

Usage examples

• cp error ..
• cp -R sistemas backup
• cp -i a.txt b.txt
• cp archivo.txt copia.txt
• cp -r src/ backup/
• cp -r carpeta/ copia/
• cp -a origen/ destino/

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