How do I locate hidden dot files on Open OnDemand?

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I’ve been asked to locate hidden dot files in my Cheaha files.

–OR–

I can’t find a directory like .conda or a file like .bashrc.

How can I find these files and directories?

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What are Hidden Dot Files?

Dot files are files or directories that start with the character . as in the file .bashrc or the .conda directory. They are generally hidden from view in most file browsers.

To Show Hidden Dot Files

If you are using Open OnDemand, please navigate to https://rc.uab.edu, login and click the Files dropdown in the top navigation menu. Click “Home Directory”. More detailed instructions on the file browser can be found at Open OnDemand Files. Once you’ve opened the file browser, check the checkbox labeled “Show Dotfiles” in the top-right of the page.

File browser bar with Show Dotfiles checked.
File browser bar with Show Dotfiles checked.727×30 2.79 KB

If you are using the terminal, you’ll need to use cd to navigate to the appropriate directory and enter use ls with the -a flag to list all files and directories, including hidden ones.