Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Learn the Linux touch command in this episode of the Linux Crash Course series! Each video in this series teaches a key Linux command or concept in a beginner-friendly way, and you can watch them in any order. In this tutorial, Jay walks you through how the touch command works, including practical hands-on examples.
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🕐 Time Codes
00:00 - Intro
00:53 - Making sure the touch command is available
01:44 - Basic usage of the touch command
05:06 - Creating multiple files at a time
05:45 - Checking the time with the date command
06:35 - Shop mention
07:33 - Setting a specific timestamp with touch
09:11 - Important considerations while modifying timestamps
10:16 - Additional options for the touch command
12:45 - Copying a timestamp from another file
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Learn the Linux touch command in this episode of the Linux Crash Course series! Each video in this series teaches a key Linux command or concept in a beginner-friendly way, and you can watch them in any order. In this tutorial, Jay walks you through how the touch command works, including practical hands-on examples.
*🎓 GET Linux Certified*
Linux Essentials (010-160) is the entry point to a Linux career!
My complete course walks through the exam objectives the command
line, manipulating data, Linux internals, and resource management.
▸ 28 lessons across 7 chapters
▸ $40, lifetime access
▸ Preps you for the exam
learnlinux.link/lpi-course
*🐧 Save up to 30% on Linux Foundation Certifications*
Whether you're starting a Linux career or advancing your existing skills, Linux Foundation training can help you stand out in a competitive industry. Check out the available courses and certifications, and save!
learnlinux.link/get-certified
*🛠️ Recommended Products & Services*
• Official Merch Store ➜ merch.learnlinux.tv
• Get $100 in Akamai (Linode) Credit ➜ learnlinux.link/linode
• Linux Commands Cheat Sheet ➜ learnlinux.link/linux-commands
• One-on-One Linux Tutoring ➜ learnlinux.link/tutor-me
• Monitor Your Infrastructure with Netdata ➜ learnlinux.link/netdata
• TinyPilot: Remote Access from Anywhere ➜ learnlinux.link/tinypilot
• Tips for Switching to Linux (eBook) ➜ learnlinux.link/linux-desktop-tips
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🕐 Time Codes
00:00 - Intro
00:53 - Making sure the touch command is available
01:44 - Basic usage of the touch command
05:06 - Creating multiple files at a time
05:45 - Checking the time with the date command
06:35 - Shop mention
07:33 - Setting a specific timestamp with touch
09:11 - Important considerations while modifying timestamps
10:16 - Additional options for the touch command
12:45 - Copying a timestamp from another file
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