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# git cp
> Copy an existing file to a new location, preserving history.
> Part of `git-extras`.
> More information: <https://github.com/tj/git-extras/blob/master/Commands.md#git-cp>.
- Copy an existing file in a Git repo, staying in the same directory:
`git cp {{file}} {{new_file}}`
- Copy an existing file in a Git repo and place it elsewhere:
`git cp {{path/to/file}} {{path/to/new_file}}`