Copy Folder Contents From A Folder to Another Folder via Terminal in Linux - Easy Guide

In this DelftStack tutorial, we show you how to copy the contents of one folder to another folder located in a different directory — all by using the terminal. Whether you're managing files, setting up a script, or simply learning the basics of command-line navigation, this quick and practical tutorial will give you the skills you need.

🔹 What You’ll Learn in This Video:
✅ How to identify source and destination folders
✅ The exact terminal command to copy folder contents
✅ What “slash dot” means in the context of file operations
✅ How to copy all files or just a specific one
✅ How to confirm the copy process worked correctly

📌 Timestamps
⏱ 00:00 – Introduction and overview
⏱ 00:19 – Folder setup: source and destination
⏱ 00:52 – What's inside the folders
⏱ 00:59 – Using the terminal to copy files
⏱ 01:19 – Understanding the command structure
⏱ 01:44 – Confirming the copy and wrap-up

🎯 Why Watch This Video?
Learning how to move files using the terminal is a core skill for anyone working with Linux, macOS, or any Unix-based system. It helps automate tasks, improves efficiency, and gives you more control over your system. This tutorial is beginner-friendly, clearly explained, and focused on practical usage.

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