How do you zip a folder?

Zip and unzip files

• Locate the file or folder that you want to zip.
• Press and hold (or right-click) the file or folder, select (or point to) Send to, and then select Compressed (zipped) folder. A new zipped folder with the same name is created in the same location.

How do I zip a folder in Ubuntu?

Steps to zip the file or folder

1. Step 1 : Login to the server :
2. Step 2 : Install zip(incase you do not have).
3. Step 3 : Now to zip the folder or file enter the following command.
4. Note : Use -r in the command for the folder having more than one file or folder and do not use -r for.
5. Step 1 : Login to the server via terminal.