How to Rename Files in Linux

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Learn to rename files in Linux using the mv and rename commands

beginner Published 21 Apr 2026
Action Steps
  1. Use the mv command to rename a file by specifying the old and new file names
  2. Apply the rename command to rename multiple files at once
  3. Run the command mv -i to interactively rename files and avoid overwriting existing files
  4. Test the rename command with the -n option to preview changes without actually renaming files
  5. Configure your Linux system to use the rename command with specific options and patterns
Who Needs to Know This

DevOps and Linux system administrators can benefit from this knowledge to efficiently manage files

Key Insight

💡 The mv command can be used for renaming files by treating it as a move operation to a new name

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Learn to rename files in Linux using the mv and rename commands

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