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pwd — Basic Usage

Use pwd for a standard administrative task.

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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 pwd for a standard administrative task.

pwd

Original command

Print the current working directory.

pwd

Common errors

Command not found

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