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SCP Command Generator

Generate an scp command for copying files to or from a remote server, with recursive, port, and identity file options.

Choose a direction (upload or download), fill in the paths, and this tool generates the exact scp command.

Direction

Local Path

Remote User@Host:Path

Recursive (-r)

Port (optional)

Identity File (optional)

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What Is scp?

scp (secure copy) copies files or directories between a local machine and a remote server over SSH - a straightforward option for a one-off file transfer.

Why Use This Tool?

Remembering which side of the colon the remote path goes on, and the exact flag for recursive directory copies (-r) or a custom port (-P, capital, unlike ssh's lowercase -p), trips people up regularly. This tool builds the command correctly.

How to Use It

Choose a direction: upload (local to remote) or download (remote to local).
Enter the source and destination paths, plus the remote host and user.
Toggle recursive copy for directories, and set a custom port or identity file if needed.
Copy the generated command and run it yourself.

Limitations

This builds the command text only - nothing is transferred by this tool. For large or ongoing transfers, rsync (see the Rsync Command Generator) is usually more efficient since it only copies changed data.