Copy-ready commandcp — Basic Usage
cp -a /source/. /backup/Requirements and permissions
- Requirements
- Linux with the referenced utility installed
- Permissions
- Use sudo or root only when required
- Last reviewed
- 2026-07-31
Examples
Basic Usage
Use cp for a standard administrative task.
cp -a /source/. /backup/Original command
Copy files while preserving attributes.
cp -a /source/. /backup/Common errors
Command not found
Confirm Linux with the referenced utility installed is installed and available in your current shell.