How to Copy a File from a Remote Linux Server..? (scp Command) | Secure 2 Cyber

Published: 06 November 2025
on channel: Secure2Cyber

In this video, you’ll learn how to copy files securely from a remote Linux server to your local system using the scp (Secure Copy) command.

The scp command uses SSH (Secure Shell) to transfer files safely between computers — ensuring that your data stays encrypted during the transfer.

🖥️ Commands Covered:

scp user@remote:/path/to/file /local/path → Copy a file from remote to local

scp /local/file user@remote:/path/to/destination → Copy a file from local to remote

scp -r user@remote:/path/to/folder /local/path → Copy a directory recursively

scp -P 2222 user@remote:/file /local/path → Use a custom port

scp -i /path/to/key.pem user@remote:/file /local/path → Use an SSH key for secure transfer

💡 The scp command is widely used by system administrators, developers, and cybersecurity experts to move configuration files, logs, or backups securely between systems.

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