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# updatedb
> Create or update the database used by `locate`.
> It is usually run daily by cron.
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> More information: <https://manned.org/updatedb>.
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- Refresh database content:
`sudo updatedb`
- Display file names as soon as they are found:
`sudo updatedb --verbose`