Transfer Files Over SSH - scp, rsync, sshfs Guide

Thanks for sharing the detailed content from Linux Handbook! Here’s a concise summary of the key methods discussed for uploading and downloading files over SSH:

✅ Summary: Upload Files to Remote System Over SSH

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1. scp (Secure Copy) — Easy but Deprecated

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• Upload:

  scp filename username@ip:/home/username/

• Download:

  scp username@ip:/home/username/filename .

• Copy directories (add -r):

  scp -r dir username@ip:/home/username/

2. rsync — Reliable and Powerful

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• Upload:

  rsync filename username@ip:/home/username/

• Download:

  rsync username@ip:/home/username/filename .

• Directories (add -r):

  rsync -r dir username@ip:/home/username/

3. sshfs — Mount Remote Filesystem

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• Install:

  sudo apt install sshfs

• Mount:

  mkdir mount_dir
  sshfs username@ip:/remote/path mount_dir

• Unmount:

  umount mount_dir

4. GUI: FileZilla (SFTP Client)

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• Easy drag-and-drop interface.
• Configure via File > Site Manager.
• Enter SSH/SFTP details (IP, port, username, password).
• Remote on right, local on left — transfer with drag-and-drop.