FTP was the popular protocol for file transfer but short of using FTPS, it doesn't provide the security required these days. Here's how to use Secure Copy (SCP) for file transfer. Secure copy, or SCP, ...

Both scp and rsync can transfer files securely, but rsync is better for regularly scheduled transfers and handling network issues. Use scp for manual file transfers; rsync is more suited for scripts ...

Secure Copy is a UNIX standard used to transfer files from one computer to another. He's how to use the function in macOS, all via the Terminal window. Before personal computers, there were mainframe ...

How to Use the Scp Command to Securely Send a File from Your Desktop to a Server Your email has been sent Learn how to use the scp command to transfer files securely with this step-by-step tutorial by ...

When you run a Virtual Machine, you often need to transfer files between your host computer and the VM. However, many users report that they are unable to do this. This article guides you through the ...

I have several Linux machines on my network, each serving a different purpose. I frequently need to transfer files back and forth between them, and I'd rather not do so via a cloud service, email, or ...

I have two Macs, both with BASH being the default shell. Mac1 has a tricked-out .bashrc. Mac2 just got a clean OS upgrade, so pretty much everything is stock from Apple. Since file xfer between the ...

If you need to share or transfer files between Linux machines, you have plenty of options. Here are some you might not have considered.

One of my favorite Hyper-V features is its ability to copy a file directly from a host server to a virtual machine (VM) without having to leverage the network stack. This capability is useful in ...