cp -r asdf/* qwer/ cp -r asdf/.[^.]* qwer/ 2>/dev/null | true https://superuser.com/questions/61611/how-to-copy-with-cp-to-include-hidden-files-and-hidden-directories-and-their-con/1761062#1761062 How to copy with cp to include hidden files and hidden directories and their contents? How can I make cp -r copy absolutely all of the files and directories in a directory Requirements: Include hidden ..