Remove files and folders from inside directory on Linux
ID: 105
Category: Linux Terminal
Added: 15th of September 2018
Updated On: Tutorial updated and rechecked on 1st of April 2024
Views: 3,769
To remove all files and folders from inside a directory open your terminal and enter the following command
rm -rf /home/username/folder_name/*
To remove the folder after deleting all the files and folders enter the following command
rm -rf /home/username/folder_name
Remember to replace username with your own username, and as always be careful.
