Copy-ready commandscp
scp backup.tar.gz admin@server01:/backups/Requirements and permissions
- Requirements
- Linux with the referenced utility installed
- Permissions
- Use sudo or root only when required
- Last reviewed
- 2026-07-31
Examples
Basic example
Copy a file over SSH.
scp backup.tar.gz admin@server01:/backups/Common errors
Command not found
Confirm Linux with the referenced utility installed is installed and available in your current shell.