mkfs
DestructiveCreate a filesystem
mkfs.ext4 <device>
Formats a partition, wiping all data. Confirm the device with lsblk before running.
Examples
mkfs.xfs /dev/sdb1Format as XFS
Syntax
mkfs.<type> [options] <device>
Before you run it
Erases everything on the device.
Check it once more before you run it
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