The cd command¶

The cd command is used to change the current working directory (i.e., in which the current user is working). The "cd" stands for "**c**hange **d**irectory" and it is one of the most frequently used commands in the Linux terminal.

The cd command is often combined with the ls command (see chapter 1) when navigating through a system, however, you can also press the TAB key two times to list the contents of the new directory you just changed to.

Examples of uses:¶

1. Change the current working directory: cd <specified_directory_path>

2. Change the current working directory to the home directory: cd ~ OR cd

3. Change to the previous directory: cd - This will also echo the absolute path of the previous directory.

4. Change the current working directory to the system's root directory: cd /

💡 Quick Tips¶

Adding a .. as a directory will allow you to move "up" from a folder: cd .. This can also be done multiple times! For example, to move up three folders: cd ../../../

Syntax:¶

cd [OPTIONS] directory

Additional Flags and Their Functionalities¶