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🌐 Find File by Name in Linux – 7 Basic Examples

Finding files in Linux can be tricky, especially when you need to search through thousands of files across multiple directories. However, this is achievable, using the Linux find command. It lets you search for files in Linux recursively by full name, partial name, or pattern.

Many users waste time manually browsing folders. With the right Linux find command syntax, you can locate anything fast. This guide shows how to use the Linux find command to search files recursively by exact name, extension, regex, and more. You’ll also learn how to combine find with grep for finding which of the files contain a certain string.

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