Copy-ready commandtouch — Basic Usage
touch /tmp/healthcheck.txtRequirements 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 touch for a standard administrative task.
touch /tmp/healthcheck.txtOriginal command
Create an empty file or update its timestamp.
touch /tmp/healthcheck.txtCommon errors
Command not found
Confirm Linux with the referenced utility installed is installed and available in your current shell.