scpHow to SCP all files in a directory?

To SCP all files in a directory, you can use the scp command.

Example code

scp -r <source_directory> <username>@<hostname>:<destination_directory>

This command will copy all files and subdirectories from the <source_directory> to the <destination_directory> on the remote host. The -r flag is used to indicate that the source directory should be copied recursively.

Code explanation

• scp: the command used to copy files over a network
• -r: the flag used to indicate that the source directory should be copied recursively
• <source_directory>: the directory on the local machine that should be copied
• <username>@<hostname>: the username and hostname of the remote machine
• <destination_directory>: the directory on the remote machine where the files should be copied

Helpful links

• SCP Command Tutorial

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