[Solved] You try to run this command in terminal:cp file1.txt /backup/But get an error: 'cp: cannot create regular file '/backup/file1.txt': Permission denied'. What is the likely fix? | Linux CLI

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You try to run this command in terminal:

cp file1.txt /backup/

But get an error: 'cp: cannot create regular file '/backup/file1.txt': Permission denied'. What is the likely fix?

ARun the command with sudo to get admin rights

BRename file1.txt to backup.txt

CUse 'mv' instead of 'cp' command

DDelete the /backup directory and try again

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand permission error
The error means you lack rights to write in /backup directory.
Step 2: Use sudo for admin rights
Running with 'sudo' grants temporary admin rights to copy the file.
Final Answer:
Run the command with sudo to get admin rights -> Option A
Quick Check:
Permission denied fix = use sudo [OK]

Quick Trick: Use sudo to fix permission denied errors [OK]

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