Bash command to copy a file from one computer to another

Question

Not sure how to say this, but let me say that I used ssh to remotely access my MacBook friends (macbook_b) from my MacBook (macbook_a).

Which command would I use to copy a file / directory to my MacBook (macbook_a) from my MacBook friends (macbook_b)?

Thanks.

Answer 1

You can use scp (Secure Copy).

To copy your car to friends:

 scp file_to_copy [e-mail] :/path/to/location 

In the other direction:

 scp [e-mail] :/path/locatio/file_name file_name 

If you need to copy the entire directory, you will need to use a recursive flag, for example:

 scp -r directory_to_copy [e-mail] :/path/to/location 

Answer 2

Assuming you are logged in to macbook_b:

 scp file_to_copy username@macbook _a:/path/to/destination 

or if you are logged in to macbook_a:

 scp username@macbook _b:/path/to/file_to_copy local_destination 

Answer 3

I think this link will help you with the answer you are looking for. In this case, you can use the scp ssh source assignment example for the script you requested.

Also see this question that has already been answered. This can help.

Answer 4

do pwd first to get your macbook friend file path then

go to your ssh computer window and do

scp username @ computer_name (your friend) :( copy path after pwd is executed) / file_name (dot means your current directory)

enter password!

voila !!!