Recursively Delete Directory Using SSH

This article will demonstrate the procedure to recursively delete directory using SSH. Upon completion, the directory and all contents will be deleted.

Recursively Delete Directory Using SSH

To recursively delete directory using SSH, follow the steps outlined below:

  1. Login to the server using SSH.
  2. Run the following command: 
    rm -rf directoryname

    Replace "directoryname" with the name of the directory to be deleted.

The directory is now deleted.

Conclusion

You now know how to recursively delete directory using SSH.

  • ssh commands, command line
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