How to Hide Files or Directories in Linux Operating System

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When dealing with a PC, we need to have a look at various security options. If the particular PC is being used by more than one person, there is the issue of maintaining the confidentiality of users' files. Under Linux, it is possible to hide files.

There are two methods to hide folders or file...

Method 1

To begin with, you have to create a file called ".hidden"' in the same directory where you have the files you want to hide.

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After that, you have to do is to open that file with Text Editor and add the names offiles/directories to that file, one per line.  Finally, you need to refresh the view.

Before

After

To see your hidden files press Ctrl + H

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Method 2

The user must name the files, and precede the file name with a full stop. For example .bash _ name, bash_ game etc. But one must be aware that in Linux this would not completely hide the files - they would still be visible in the Explorer tab.

To hide a file or directory in Linux, just give it a name preceded by a full stop (.). 

For example: 

. bash_history 
. bash_profile 
. ssh

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