cp

Copy files and directories.

cp [options] source_files destination_directory cp [options] source_file destination_file

-a preserves all file attributes.

-b makes a backup copy before copying.

-d copies a link but not the file pointed to by the link.

-i asks for confirmation before overwriting files.

-l creates hard links instead of copying files.

-p preserves ownership, permissions, and the file time stamp.

-R recursively copies files in all subdirectories.

-s creates soft links instead of copying files.

-u copies a file only when the file being copied is newer than the destination.

-v displays verbose messages as copying progresses.

-help displays a Help message about cp.

The cp command copies one file to another. You can also copy several files from one directory to another.