rsync

Efficiently synchronizes files and directories across local or remote systems.

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Verified: 2025-09-22

Syntax

$rsync [OPTIONS] SOURCE DEST

Examples

$rsync -av /source/ /target/

$rsync -avz user@host:/remote/path /local/path

Typical use cases

Standard usage

rsync --help

Note Efficient for backups and synchronization. Supports SSH for secure transfers.

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