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Windows PowerShell Set-Location equivalent in Linux
Moves the shell into another directory.
Windows
→
PowerShell Set-Location
Linux equivalents
cd /path/to/folder
cd /path/to/folder
cd /path/to/folder
Overview
What this command does
Moves the shell into another directory.
Migration tip: Check the distro-specific rows before copying; package names and service names can differ even when the tool name is similar.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Change directory
Moves the shell into another directory.
cd /path/to/folder
Change directory
cd --help
Show command help when supported
man cd
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
cd /path/to/folder
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: PowerShell Set-Location
cd /path/to/folderReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
cd /path/to/folder | Change directory |
cd --help | Show command help when supported |
man cd | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
The equivalent is shown for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch. Some rows use a different package manager or helper tool where Linux distributions commonly diverge.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | cd /path/to/folder |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | cd /path/to/folder |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | cd /path/to/folder |
Same command on this distribution. |
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