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.