How to install Zip or Unzip Files on AlmaLinux 9

To install Zip and Unzip on AlmaLinux 9, follow these steps.

Step 1 : Update the System

Before installing any package, it is recommended to update the system's package list:

sudo dnf update -y

Step 2 : Install Zip

To install the Zip package, run the following command:

sudo dnf install zip -y

Step 3 : Install Unzip

Similarly, install Unzip using:

sudo dnf install unzip -y

Step 4 : Example of Using Zip

To compress a directory, use the following command:

zip -r archive_name.zip directory_to_compress/

Step 5 : Example of Using Unzip

To extract a Zip archive, use:

unzip archive_name.zip

Step 6 : Using the -d Parameter

If you want to extract files to a specific directory, use the -d option:

unzip archive_name.zip -d /path/to/destination/

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and used Zip and Unzip on AlmaLinux 9.