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Copying files and folders is possible using the file manager:
If you would like to copy files and folders with SSH, follow these stepsđ
First, enable SSH access and connect to your account using SSH. Open the directory, where the files and folders, which you want to copy, are located. For that:
Run
lscommandIf you see the needed files and folders, then you can go to Step 2
If the needed content is in a subdirectory, reach it by running the below command where
path/to/filesis the actual path to your files:
cd path/to/files
For example, if your files are located in public_html/new/version1, then the command should be cd new/version1.
You only need one command to copy files or folders, just chose the option the most suitable for you:
Make a copy of the file:
cp filename
Make a copy and rename the copied file:
cp filename.php newfilename.php
Move the copied file to a separate directory:
cp filename.php destination_directory/
Copy the whole folder and rename it:
cp -R foldername/ newfoldername/
Copy the files to another directory and replace the existing ones:
cp -f filename.php destination_directory/
Thatâs it! Now you know how to copy files and folders using SSH đ
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