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Bash mv

Bash command: mv

The mv command is used to move files and folders.

Usage

mv <source> <path + filename>

The first argument is the file you want to move, and the second is the location to move it to. It can also be used to rename a file, by inputting 2 file names as parameters, like so: mv originalFilename.txt newFilename.txt

Commonly used options:

• -b to create a backup file with the name of the destination file
• -f to force move them and overwrite files without checking with the user.
• -i to prompt confirmation before overwriting files.
• -n do not overwrite an existing file
• -T to rename a file named source to destination

Warning

This command is capable of modifying many files at once with ease. This can be beneficial, but also dangerous. Use at your own risk

More Information:

• Wikipedia
• SS64
• Man pages