How to Transfer Files with scp on Linux
Need to copy files to a headless Raspberry Pi over SSH? The scp command lets you securely transfer files and folders between machines on Linux. This guide covers local↔remote and remote↔remote copies, plus useful flags. What is the scp command? scp (secure copy) securely transfers files over an SSH connection. It uses the same authentication and encryption as SSH. In plain terms, scp is like copying a file from one folder to another, except the other “folder” is a computer you can reach over SSH. It’s simple, fast to use for everyday tasks, and available on most Linux and macOS systems by default. ...