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+How to Copy a File to Multiple Directories in Linux
+============================================================
+
+[While learning Linux][1], it is always the norm for newbies to keep on typing several commands to accomplish a simple task. This is understandable especially when one is just getting accustomed to using the terminal.
+
+However, as you look forward to becoming a Linux power user, learning what I would refer to as “shortcut commands” can significantly reduce time wasting tendencies.
+
+In this article, we will explain an easy way, using a single command to copy a file into multiple directories in Linux.
+
+In Linux, the [cp command][2] is used to copy files from one directory to another, the easiest syntax for using it is as follows:
+
+```
+# cp [options….] source(s) destination
+```
+
+Alternatively, you can also use the [advanced-copy command][3], which shows a progress bar while copying [large files/folders in Linux][4].
+
+Consider the commands below, normally, you would type two different commands to copy the same file into two separate directories as follows:
+
+```
+# cp -v /home/aaronkilik/bin/sys_info.sh /home/aaronkilik/test
+# cp -v /home/aaronkilik/bin/sys_info.sh /home/aaronkilik/tmp
+```
+[
+ ![Copy Files to Multiple Directories](http://www.tecmint.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Copy-Files-to-Multiple-Directories.png) 
+][5]
+
+Copy Files to Multiple Directories
+
+Assuming that you want to copy a particular file into up to five or more directories, this means you would have to type five or more cp commands?
+
+To do away with this problem, you can employ the [echo command][6], a pipe, xargs command together with the cpcommand in the form below:
+
+```
+# echo /home/aaronkilik/test/ /home/aaronkilik/tmp | xargs -n 1 cp -v /home/aaronkilik/bin/sys_info.sh
+```
+
+In the form above, the paths to the directories (dir1,dir2,dir3…..dirN) are echoed and piped as input to the xargscommand where:
+
+1.  `-n 1` – tells xargs to use at most one argument per command line and send to the cp command.
+2.  `cp` – used to copying a file.
+3.  `-v` – enables verbose mode to show details of the copy operation.
+
+[
+ ![Copy File to Multiple Locations in Linux](http://www.tecmint.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Copy-Files-to-Multiple-Directories-in-Linux.png) 
+][7]
+
+Copy File to Multiple Locations in Linux
+
+Try to read through the man pages of `cp`, `echo` and `xargs` commands to find useful and advanced usage information:
+
+```
+$ man cp
+$ man echo
+$ man xargs
+```
+
+That’s all, you can send us questions in relation to the topic or any feedback through the comment form below. You may also want to read about the [progress command][8] which helps to monitor the progress of (cp, mv, dd, [tar][9], etc.) commands that are presently running in Linux.
+
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+作者简介：
+
+![](http://1.gravatar.com/avatar/4e444ab611c7b8c7bcb76e58d2e82ae0?s=128&d=blank&r=g)
+
+Aaron Kili is a Linux and F.O.S.S enthusiast, an upcoming Linux SysAdmin, web developer, and currently a content creator for TecMint who loves working with computers and strongly believes in sharing knowledge.
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+[a]:http://www.tecmint.com/author/aaronkili/
+[1]:http://www.tecmint.com/free-online-linux-learning-guide-for-beginners/
+[2]:http://www.tecmint.com/advanced-copy-command-shows-progress-bar-while-copying-files/
+[3]:http://www.tecmint.com/advanced-copy-command-shows-progress-bar-while-copying-files/
+[4]:http://www.tecmint.com/find-top-large-directories-and-files-sizes-in-linux/
+[5]:http://www.tecmint.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Copy-Files-to-Multiple-Directories.png
+[6]:http://www.tecmint.com/echo-command-in-linux/
+[7]:http://www.tecmint.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Copy-Files-to-Multiple-Directories-in-Linux.png
+[8]:http://www.tecmint.com/progress-monitor-check-progress-of-linux-commands/
+[9]:http://www.tecmint.com/18-tar-command-examples-in-linux/