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Remove files and folders from inside directory on Linux

ID: 105

Category: Linux Terminal

Added: 15th of September 2018

Updated On: Tutorial updated and rechecked on 1st of April 2024

Views: 3,918

To remove all files and folders from inside a directory open your terminal and enter the following command

rm -rf /home/username/folder_name/*


To remove the folder after deleting all the files and folders enter the following command
rm -rf /home/username/folder_name


Remember to replace username with your own username, and as always be careful.

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