ssh how to copy files code example

Example 1: centos copy files ssh

scp  

#To copy a file from B to A while logged into B:
scp /path/to/file username@a:/path/to/destination

#To copy a file from B to A while logged into A:
scp username@b:/path/to/file /path/to/destination

Example 2: how to copy file using ssh

# This need to be done in server side only
$ sudo apt install openssh-server
$ sudo systemctl enable ssh
$ sudo systemctl start ssh
# Need to be done in client side only
$ scp myfile.txt remote_user@remote_ip_address

Example 3: ssh usage copy file

cp original_file new_file

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