backup folder linux code example

Example 1: copy directory command in linux

$ cp -R <source_folder> <destination_folder>

Example 2: linux backup folder

cp -rp /path/to/folder-name  /path/to/new-folder-bak
//The option -rp means copy recursive and preserve permissions.

Example 3: copy directory command in linux

$ cp -R <source_folder>/* <destination_folder>