cd command in kali linux

The cd command in Linux is used to change the current working directory. 

It's one of the most fundamental and frequently used commands in the command-line interface. 

suppose you have a directory structure like this:

home

├── user

│   ├── Documents

│   └── Downloads

└── etc

Here's how you can use the cd command:

note:

commands in Kali Linux (and in most Unix-like operating systems) are case-sensitive. 

This means that uppercase and lowercase letters are treated as distinct command characters.

1. Basic Usage:

   - To change to a specific directory, type cd followed by the directory's path.     

     cd [directory]

   - For example, to change to the "Documents" directory in your home directory, you would type:

     cd Documents

     

2. Changing to a Parent Directory:

   - You can use cd with ".." to move up one level to the parent directory.     

     cd ..

   - For example, if you're in the "Documents" directory and want to move up to your home directory, you would type:

         cd ..

     

3. Using Absolute and Relative Paths:

   - You can use both absolute and relative paths with the cd command.

   - Absolute paths start from the root directory ("/") and specify the full path to the directory.

   - Relative paths start from the current directory and specify the path relative to it.

4. Using Special Characters:

   - You can use special characters with the cd command:

     - ~: Represents the home directory of the current user. You can use cd ~ to quickly navigate to your home directory.

     - -: Represents the previous working directory. You can use cd - to quickly switch back to the directory you were in before.

5. Navigating to Specific Directories:

   - You can use cd with specific directory names to navigate to them:

     

     cd /path/to/directory

     

   - For example, to navigate to the "Downloads" directory in your home directory, you would type:

     

     cd ~/Downloads

     

6. Using Tab Completion:

   - Tab completion is a useful feature that allows you to type the first few letters of a directory or file name and press the Tab key to autocomplete it.

   - This can save you time and help avoid typing errors.

7. Checking the Current Directory:

   - To verify the current directory you're in, you can use the pwd command (print working directory).

     pwd

     

The cd command is essential for navigating the directory structure of your Linux system. With a basic understanding of its usage, you'll be able to move around your system efficiently using the command line.

How to change directory to root directory

command is cd space slash to change the current directory into the root directory given below:

            cd /                                                                                                                                                    

How to go to the desktop from the root directory

use the following command

cd home

cd kali

cd Desktop