Basics

Linux cd command

Move to another directory. Use “cd -” to return to the previous one.

Availability: Common Linux commands; shell built-ins and external implementations may differ by distribution.中文

Syntax

cd [-L | -P] [DIRECTORY]

Examples

Change to /var/log.

cd /var/log

Return to the previous working directory.

cd -

Parameters, options and clauses

Option / clause	Description
`-L`	Follow symbolic links and keep the logical path (default).
`-P`	Resolve symbolic links before changing directory.
`-`	Change to the previous working directory.
`--`	End option processing before the directory argument.

Safety note

Review a command and its target before running it. Commands that alter files, services, accounts, disks, permissions or databases may be difficult to reverse. Test in a safe environment and keep backups.

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