Creating Hidden Files in Linux

Creating Hidden Files can be done in two best ways in Linux:

• Method 1: Command Line to Hide Files in Linux
• Method 2: GUI (Graphical User Interface) to Hide Files in Linux

To hide a record in Linux, you have to add a spot (.) toward the start of the filename. 

Method 1: Command-line to Hide Files in Linux

Hide the file by moving it under a new filename. The period (.) at the beginning of the new filename indicates that it’s hidden.

$ mv Firefox-Temp-Binary .FF-test

After renaming by adding . (dot) with $ls command file cannot be viewed as it is hidden.

Method 2: GUI (Graphical User Interface) to Hide Files in Linux

Step 1: Right-click on the file and select the Rename option.

Step 2: Make the file hidden by placing a .(dot) at the beginning of the filename.

Renaming the file by clicking ‘Rename’ and adding .(dot) at the beginning of the new file name will hide the file.

In the Linux framework, there are a ton of hidden records that incorporate for the most part the client setup document and the application documents. You can likewise hide your Files and Documents in your framework on the off chance that you are imparting them to another individual or because of any explanation. In any case, recall that hiding the documents doesn’t safeguard your security, as anybody can see hidden records. Hiding Files and Documents simply makes the record imperceptible for the customary client investigating or posting the documents. Likewise, it keeps the index from being jumbled.