copy file to parent directory linux code example

Example 1: how to copy the files of a folder to another folder linux

cp -a /source/. /dest/

#The -a option is an improved recursive option, that preserve all file attributes, and also preserve symlinks.

#The . at end of the source path is a specific cp syntax that allow to copy all files and folders, included hidden ones.

Example 2: linux move folder and subfolders to parent

cd to/the/dir
mv * ../

Example 3: copy contents of directory to another directory linux

cp -a /source/. /dest/