Mega folder cp
If you are looking to copy files from or to your Mega account using the command line, you can use the MegaCMD tool, which is a command-line interface for Mega.nz. Below are steps on how to install and use it to copy files.
### Installation of MegaCMD
1. **Download MegaCMD**: You can download it from the [official Mega website](https://mega.nz/cmd).
For example, on Ubuntu or Debian-based systems, you can typically use:
```bash
sudo dpkg -i megacmd-*.deb
```
For other systems, follow the specific installation instructions provided on the MegaCMD website.
2. **Install Dependencies**: You might need certain dependencies installed based on your operating system.
### Setting Up MegaCMD
3. **Login to your Mega account**:
```bash
mega-login This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
```
Replace `This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.` with your Mega account email. You'll be prompted to enter your password.
### Copying Files
4. **Copying Files to Mega**:
To copy a file from your local system to Mega:
```bash
mega-put /path/to/local/file /path/on/mega
```
Example:
```bash
mega-put ~/Documents/myfile.txt /MyFolder/myfile.txt
```
5. **Copying Files from Mega to Local**:
To copy a file from Mega to your local system:
```bash
mega-get /path/on/mega /path/to/local/directory
```
Example:
```bash
mega-get /MyFolder/myfile.txt ~/Downloads/myfile.txt
```
6. **Copying Entire Folders**:
You can also copy entire folders. The syntax is similar:
- From local to Mega:
```bash
mega-put /path/to/local/folder /path/on/mega
```
- From Mega to local:
```bash
mega-get /path/on/mega/folder /path/to/local/folder
```
### Additional Commands
- **To check your Mega storage quota**:
```bash
mega-sdk quota
```
- **To list files/folders in your Mega account**:
```bash
mega-ls /path/on/mega
```
### Conclusion
Using MegaCMD provides you with a powerful way to manage and copy your files to and from Mega.nz. Be sure to replace the example paths with your specific file paths and account information. If you run into issues, you can type `mega-help` to see more commands and options available.


