Rsync, or Remote Sync, is a free command-line tool that lets you transfer files and directories to local and remote destinations. Rsync is used for mirroring, performing backups, or migrating data to other servers.

This tool is fast and efficient, copying only the changes from the source and offering customization options.

Follow this tutorial to learn how to use rsync with 20 command examples to cover most use-cases in Linux. //

Note: Be careful how you use the trailing slash in the source path when syncing directories. The trail plays an important role. If you enter the trailing slash on the source, the rsync command does not create the source folder on the destination; it only copies the directory's files. When you do not use the trailing slash, rsync also creates the original directory inside the destination directory.