Welcome to the Linux Commands Reference page! Below is a list of commonly used Linux commands along with their descriptions and usage examples.

File Management Commands

  • ls: List files and directories.

    ls -l /home
    

    List Files and Directories

  • cp: Copy files and directories.

    cp /path/to/source /path/to/destination
    

    Copy Files and Directories

  • mv: Move or rename files and directories.

    mv /path/to/source /path/to/destination
    

    Move or Rename Files and Directories

System Commands

  • date: Display or set the system date and time.

    date
    

    Display or Set the System Date and Time

  • shutdown: Halt, reboot, or bring the system down.

    shutdown -h now
    

    Halt, Reboot, or Bring the System Down

  • uname: Display system information.

    uname -a
    

    Display System Information

Networking Commands

  • ping: Test network connectivity.

    ping google.com
    

    Test Network Connectivity

  • ifconfig: Display or configure network interfaces.

    ifconfig eth0
    

    Display or Configure Network Interfaces

  • netstat: Display network connections, routing tables, interface statistics, masquerade connections, and multicast memberships.

    netstat -an
    

    Display Network Connections and More

For more detailed information and examples, please visit our Linux Commands Tutorial.