Linux

scp

CautionCopy over SSH

scp <file> <user>@<host>:<path>

Securely copies files/dirs over SSH.

Examples

  • scp -r ./site user@web01:/var/www/Transfer a site dir

Syntax

scp [-r] <src> <user>@<host>:<dest>

Before you run it

May overwrite; verify the target host.

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