Ssh Secure File Transfer Client

SSH File Transfer Protocol or Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) SFTP is a network protocol that allows for file access, transfer and management capabilities over the SSH (Secure Shell) protocol channel. The advantages for SFTP include: Designed to be used to implement a secure remote file system service and also a secure file transfer service.

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I'm using Linux (centos) machine, I already connected to the other system using ssh. Now my question is how can I copy files from one system to another system?

Suppose, in my environment, I have two system like System A and System B. I'm using System A machine and some other using System B machine.

How can I copy a file from System B to System A?And, copy a file from System A to System B?

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Syntax:

To copy a file from B to A while logged into B:

To copy a file from B to A while logged into A:

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In case if you need an alternate approach.

Install sshfs. if you use ubuntu/debian:

or, if you use centos/rhel:

Create an empty dir

'link' or 'mount' the two directories

'unlink' the dirs

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