PHP copy() Function
Definition and Usage
The copy() function copies files.
Syntax
copy(source,destination)
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| source | Required. Specify the file to be copied. |
| destination | Required. Specify the destination of the copied file. |
Description
Copy the file from source Copy to destination. If successful, it returns TRUE, otherwise it returns FALSE.
Tips and Comments
Tip:If you need to move a file, please use rename() Function.
Note:Starting from PHP 4.3.0, if "fopen wrappers" are enabled, source and destination can both be URLs. More information can be found in fopen(). If destination is a URL, then if the encapsulating protocol does not support overwriting existing files, the copy operation will fail.
Important Note:If the target file already exists, it will be overwritten.
Example
<?php
echo copy("source.txt","target.txt");
?>
Output:
1
