scpHow to use SCP with a password?
SCP (Secure Copy Protocol) is a secure way to transfer files between two computers. It can be used with a password to ensure that only authorized users can access the files.
To use SCP with a password, you need to specify the username and password in the command line. For example:
scp -P <port> -r <source_file> <username>@<host>:<destination_file>
The -P
option specifies the port to use for the connection, -r
is used to copy directories recursively, <source_file>
is the file or directory to be copied, <username>
is the username of the remote host, <host>
is the hostname or IP address of the remote host, and <destination_file>
is the destination file or directory.
When the command is executed, you will be prompted for the password. Enter the password and the files will be copied securely.
Code explanation
-P
: specifies the port to use for the connection-r
: copies directories recursively<source_file>
: file or directory to be copied<username>
: username of the remote host<host>
: hostname or IP address of the remote host<destination_file>
: destination file or directory
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