cp mega folders

To copy large directories (often referred to as "mega folders") in a command-line environment, you typically use the `cp` command in Linux or macOS. Here’s how you can do it, along with some important options to consider: ### Syntax ```bash cp -r [source_directory] [destination_directory] ``` ### Options Explained: - `-r` or `--recursive`: This option tells `cp` to copy directories recursively. This means all files and subdirectories within the specified directory will also be copied. - `-u` or `--update`: Only copy files that either don’t exist in the destination directory or are newer than the existing corresponding files. - `-v` or `--verbose`: This option will provide verbose output, showing you what files are being copied. ### Example: ```bash cp -r /path/to/source_directory /path/to/destination_directory ``` ### Additional Information: - **For Large Transfers**: If you're copying very large folders and you want to manage how much system resources are used, consider using tools like `rsync` instead, which provides additional features like resuming transfers and more robust error handling. Example of using `rsync`: ```bash rsync -avh --progress /path/to/source_directory /path/to/destination_directory ``` - **Note for Windows Users**: In a Windows command line, you can use `xcopy` or `robocopy` to copy folders. For example: Using `xcopy`: ```cmd xcopy /E /I C:\path\to\source_directory D:\path\to\destination_directory ``` Using `robocopy` (recommended for larger folders): ```cmd robocopy C:\path\to\source_directory D:\path\to\destination_directory /E ``` ### Conclusion Using the `cp` command is straightforward for copying directories and files in Unix-based systems. For more efficient copying of large data sets, especially over networks, consider using `rsync`, and for Windows users, explore `xcopy` or `robocopy` for similar needs. Update (2025-11-29): To copy a folder from Mega.nz using the command line, you'll typically use the MEGAcmd tool, which is a command-line interface for interacting with Mega.nz. Here's how you can install and use it to copy folders. ### Step 1: Install MEGAcmd **For Linux:** You can usually install MEGAcmd via your package manager. For example, on Ubuntu: ```bash sudo apt install megacmd ``` **For macOS:** You can install it using Homebrew: ```bash brew install megacmd ``` **For Windows:** Download the installer from the official Mega website ([MEGAcmd Download](https://mega.nz/cmd)) and follow the installation instructions. ### Step 2: Log in to MEGA Open your command line interface and log into your Mega account: ```bash mega-login This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. your_password ``` ### Step 3: Copying Folders To copy a folder from one location to another within your Mega account, or from your local system to Mega, you can use the following command: - **Copying from Mega to Local:** ```bash mega-get /path/to/mega/folder /path/to/local/destination ``` - **Copying from Local to Mega:** ```bash mega-put /path/to/local/folder /path/to/mega/destination ``` - **Copying within Mega:** ```bash mega-mv /path/to/source/folder /path/to/destination/folder ``` ### Note: - Replace `/path/to/mega/folder` with the actual path of the folder in your Mega account. - Replace `/path/to/local/destination` with the local path where you want to save the copied folder. - Make sure you have the required permissions for those paths. ### Step 4: Disconnect Once you're done, you can log out from your Mega account by running: ```bash mega-logout ``` ### Additional Information For more detailed commands and options, you can type: ```bash mega-help ``` Or visit the [official MEGAcmd documentation](https://docs.mega.nz/Command-Line-Interface) for further details. If you have a specific scenario or need further assistance with a command, feel free to ask!