In Linux, zip multiple directories in one named zip file

Question

I have the following directories, I want to zip up into the same zip file. Can someone provide the correct syntax?

ie. zipping the following directories:

into a zip file called backup.zip.

score 187 · Answer 1 · answered Jul 10 '15 at 14:20

187

try

zip -r backup.zip /home/users/jlefler/files /opt/software/reports/files

you can add more directories at the end of the command

answered Jul 10 '15 at 14:20

Kiril Ivanov

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No need to write `backup.zip`, it appends `.zip` automatically. – aquaman Sep 17 '16 at 12:04
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Thanks. So we have to give space between the directories? – Pradeepta Apr 21 '17 at 04:53
it saves my time :) Thanks. – Kabkee Nov 10 '17 at 05:41
Doesn't work with zip 1.2.4 (18 Aug 93) – Dan M. Aug 22 '18 at 12:23

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