How to change current directory?

QuestionsQuestions4 SkillsProBasic Files OperationsAug, 19 2025
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To change the current directory in Bash, you use the cd (change directory) command. Here’s how to do it:

Basic Usage:

cd /path/to/directory

Examples:

  1. Change to a specific directory:

    cd /home/user/Documents
    
  2. Change to the parent directory:

    cd ..
    
  3. Change to the home directory:

    cd ~
    

    or simply:

    cd
    
  4. Change to the previous directory:

    cd -
    

Tips:

  • Use pwd to print the current working directory after changing it to confirm the change.
  • You can use tab completion to help with directory names.

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