SCP Command
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The scp (secure copy) command is used to copy files or directories between computers over SSH. Here’s the basic syntax:
Basic Syntax:
bash
scp [options] source destination
Common Examples:
1. Copy a file from local to remote:
bash
scp myfile.txt user@remote_host:/path/to/destination/
2. Copy a file from remote to local:
bash
scp user@remote_host:/path/to/myfile.txt /local/destination/
3. Copy a directory recursively:
bash
scp -r myfolder/ user@remote_host:/path/to/destination/
4. Use a custom SSH port (e.g., port 2222):
bash
scp -P 2222 myfile.txt user@remote_host:/path/
Tips:
- user is your SSH username.
- remote_host can be an IP address or domain.
- Always quote paths with spaces, e.g., “/path/with space/file.txt”
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