Copying files and directories using the Linux command line is efficient and can be used while sitting at the machine or when accessing a system remotely.

You can run a series of Linux commands to copy multiple files to a folder or copy a single file to multiple folders, but you can save time and trouble by using xargs, loops and scripts.

Then, you can use the Copy-Item cmdlet to start copying the file from one to another. To copy files from Windows to Linux using the command line, you can use PowerShell.

Knowing how to copy a directory in Linux systems like Ubuntu and Mint is essential for anyone looking to keep their computer's file system organized and efficient.

Jack Wallen continues his Linux 101 series, with an introduction on how to copy files and directories from the command line.

Here's how to use the secure copy command, with SSH key authentication, for a more secure way to copy files to your remote Linux servers.