cp -r --preserve=all --sparse=always --reflink=auto source/ dest/

Let's explore the tools that outperform cp .

rsync -P or parsync + pv . Why: Resumability + progress + optional compression.

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mega-cp /source/path /destination/path

Never guess how far along your copy is. Never start a mega cp without progress visibility. Use the right tool for the right scale.

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According to MEGAcmd user documentation , the utility handles path designations dynamically: