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cd - Change Directory

CODE:

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$ cd [options] [dir]

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The cd command changes the current directory, and is used to move or browse directories/folders on your server via SSH.

For example:

CODE:

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$ cd /home/user

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Will change the direct to "/home/user".

To go to your home directory:

CODE:

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$ cd ~

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To go to the last directory you were in:

CODE:

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$ cd -

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To go up a directory level:

CODE:

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$ cd ..

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Options:

The -P option is to use the physical directory structure instead of following symbolic links.

The -L option forces symbolic links to be followed.

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