Description

Copy files and directories.

Syntax

cp [OPTION]... SOURCE... DIRECTORY

Practical uses

• cp -a: Archive mode, preserve all permissions, links, attributes and so on.
• cp -i: Prompt before overwrite (overrides a previous -n option).
• cp -r and cp -R: Copy directories recursively.
• cp -u: Copy only when the SOURCE file is newer than the destination file or when the destination file is missing.