{"id":14480,"date":"2025-09-08T09:18:59","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T09:18:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bodhost.com\/kb\/?p=14480"},"modified":"2026-02-26T14:02:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T14:02:07","slug":"how-to-copy-files-from-one-directory-to-another-using-cmd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bodhost.com\/kb\/how-to-copy-files-from-one-directory-to-another-using-cmd\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Copy Files from One Directory to Another Using CMD"},"content":{"rendered":"

Copying files between directories is a common task for Windows users. While the graphical interface (GUI) is user-friendly, using Command Prompt<\/a> (CMD) can be faster and more efficient, especially when dealing with multiple files or automating tasks.<\/p>\n

This guide will walk you through the steps to copy files from one directory to another using CMD.<\/p>\n

Step 1: Open Command Prompt<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Press Win + R<\/span>, type cmd, and press Enter.<\/p>\n

Alternatively, search for “CMD<\/span>” in the Start menu and choose Run as Administrator if you’re copying to system directories
\nlike C:\\.<\/p>\n

\"cmd\"<\/p>\n

Step 2: Navigate to the Source Directory<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Use the cd command to change to the directory where your file is located.<\/p>\n

cd path\\to\\your\\source\\folder<\/pre>\n
Step 3: View Files in the Directory<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Type dir<\/span> to list all files in the current directory.<\/p>\n
dir<\/pre>\n
\"use-dir-cmd\"<\/p>\n
Step 4: Use the copy Command<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Run the following command to copy a file:<\/p>\n
copy filename.ext destination\\path<\/pre>\n
Example:<\/p>\n
copy report.txt D:\\Backup<\/pre>\n
Steps to Copy Multiple Files Using CMD<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Step 1: Open CMD as Administrator<\/strong><\/p>\n