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# updatedb

> Create or update the database used by `locate`.
> It is usually run daily by cron.
> More information: <https://manned.org/updatedb>.

- Refresh database content:

`sudo updatedb`

- Display file names as soon as they are found:

`sudo updatedb --verbose`