Secure Copy Command
Posted: Mon Nov 27, 2023 5:38 pm
To securely copy file/folder From a device To a device:
Ensure ssh is running on both machines:
Cd into the directory the file or folder is located in.
Use the syntax below to copy a folder:
The -r (recuresive) is because it is a folder and the "" marks are due to a space/apostrophe in the name.
The file/folder is delivered to the location in the later part of the command.
Don't forget to turn off ssh once done.
Ensure ssh is running on both machines:
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sudo systemctl start sshUse the syntax below to copy a folder:
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sudo scp -r "Mike's theme" myuseronthismachine@MY.xxx.IP.xxx:/home/biffboffo/Downloads/The file/folder is delivered to the location in the later part of the command.
Don't forget to turn off ssh once done.