How To Delete Directory In Linux?

Use `rmdir directory_name` to delete an empty directory

Use `rm -r directory_name` to delete a directory and its contents

Use `rm -rf directory_name` to force delete a directory and its contents

Use `sudo rm -r directory_name` to delete a protected directory with elevated permissions

Use `sudo rm -rf directory_name` to force delete a protected directory with elevated permissions

Use `rm -ri directory_name` to delete a directory interactively

Use `find /path -type d -name “directory_name” -exec rm -r {} +` to delete matching directories

Use `unlink` only for files, not directories