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Secure File Transfer Between Linux and Linux Servers

SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol) is a secure way to transfer files between your Linux machine and a Linux server. This article explains how to use the sftp command in the Linux terminal to copy files securely.

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Step 1: Ensure SSH is Enabled on your Linux Server

Make sure the SSH service is installed and running on your Linux server. Use the following command: 
sudo apt-get install openssh-server

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Step 2: Use the sftp Command to Transfer Files

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Connect to the Server

To start an SFTP session, use the following command: 
sftp username@hostname_or_ip
  • Replace username with your Linux server username.
  • Replace hostname_or_ip with your server’s IP address or domain name.

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Transfer Files Using SFTP Commands

Once connected, you can use the following commands to transfer files:
  • Download a file from the server:
  • Upload a file to the server:
  • List files in the remote directory:
  • Change the remote directory:
  • Exit the SFTP session:

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Example Commands

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Upload Example

put ~/Documents/example.txt /home/user/uploads

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Download Example

get /home/user/uploads/example.txt ~/Downloads