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rsync

Synchronize directories.

Copy-ready commandrsync
rsync -avh --delete /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 example

Synchronize directories.

rsync -avh --delete /source/ /backup/

Common errors

Command not found

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