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Termux Basic Commands List with Examples

Termux basic commands help you manage files, folders, and navigate your system easily. These are the first commands every beginner should learn.

Basic Termux Commands List

Command	Use	Example
pwd	Show current directory	`pwd`
ls	List files and folders	`ls`
ls -a	Show hidden files	`ls -a`
cd	Change directory	`cd foldername`
cd ..	Go back one folder	`cd ..`
cd ~	Go to home directory	`cd ~`
mkdir	Create folder	`mkdir myfolder`
rmdir	Delete empty folder	`rmdir myfolder`
touch	Create file	`touch file.txt`
cp	Copy file	`cp file.txt copy.txt`
mv	Move/Rename file	`mv old.txt new.txt`
rm	Delete file	`rm file.txt`
rm -r	Delete folder	`rm -r foldername`
clear	Clear screen	`clear`
exit	Exit Termux	`exit`

These basic commands are enough to start using Termux. Once you understand these, you can easily move to advanced tools and commands.

Quick Examples

Create a folder and go inside:

mkdir test
cd test

mkdir test
cd test

Create a file:

touch hello.txt

touch hello.txt

Check files:

ls

ls

Delete file:

rm hello.txt

rm hello.txt

Use help command to understand any command:

ls --help

ls --help

Termux File & Directory Management Commands List