SFTP Windows <> Linux Server

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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 the Linux Server
Make sure the SSH service is installed and running on your Linux server. Use the following command:
Bash
sudo apt-get install openssh-server
sudo apt-get install openssh-server
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Step 2: Use the sftp Command to Transfer Files
Connect to the Server
To start an SFTP session, use the following command:
Bash
sftp username@hostname_or_ip
sftp username@hostname_or_ip
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Replace username with your Linux server username.
Replace hostname_or_ip with your server’s IP address or domain name.
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
Upload Example
Bash
put ~/Documents/example.txt /home/user/uploads
put ~/Documents/example.txt /home/user/uploads
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Download Example
Bash
get /home/user/uploads/example.txt ~/Downloads
get /home/user/uploads/example.txt ~/Downloads
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Updated 11 Dec 2024

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