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mv — Basic Usage

Use mv for a standard administrative task.

Copy-ready commandmv — Basic Usage
mv old.log archive/

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 mv for a standard administrative task.

mv old.log archive/

Original command

Move or rename a file.

mv old.log archive/

Common errors

Command not found

Confirm Linux with the referenced utility installed is installed and available in your current shell.