How do I copy files from a linux server to my local machine w command line?

Question

I have logged in using ssh and now want to copy several directories off the server to my local machine.

I attempted with "cp :" am I on the right track?

Answer 1

Yes, you're on the right track. "scp" is a combination of "ssh" and "cp". On your local machine, you can say



scp :



to grab the file from the Linux server (or any other machine with an ssh server running).



Oops - here is more info:



You said you want to copy several directories. To copy an entire directory with scp, you can use the "-r" flag like this:



scp -r :



That will copy the directory and all files and subdirectories under it to your local system.

Answer 2

Copy File From Server

Answer 3

scp is one way, or (if you are root on the linux server) you can set up a samba server and share files like you would share them on Windows machines.