Linux Commands Cheat Sheet
Essential Linux shell commands, file management, and system administration.
2 PagesBeginnerMay 6, 2026
File & Directory Commands
Navigate and manage the filesystem.
bash
ls -la # List all files, long formatcd /path/to/dir # Change directorypwd # Print working directorymkdir new_folder # Create directoryrm -rf folder # Remove directory recursivelycp src dest # Copy filemv src dest # Move/rename file
Permissions
View and change file permissions.
bash
chmod 755 script.sh # rwxr-xr-xchmod +x script.sh # Add execute permissionchown user:group file # Change owner
Process Management
Inspect and control running processes.
bash
ps aux # List all processestop # Live process monitorkill -9 <pid> # Force kill a processgrep -r "text" . # Search recursively
Pro Tip
Use man <command> or <command> --help whenever you’re unsure of a flag — it’s faster and more accurate than guessing.
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