Copies files and directories

Syntax

• cp [option]... [source] [destination]

The cp command copies source to destination or multiple sources to directory.

Options

• -a: The same as -dpR.
• -d, -P: Preserves links
• -H, -L: Dereferences all symlinks (implied by default).
• -p: Preserves file attributes if possible.
• -f: Force (implied; ingored) — always set
• -i: Interactive, prompts before overwriting.
• -R, -r: Copies directories recursively.

See also Acronis Linux Commands.