SFTP on Linux connects to Linux Server

Learn how to securely transfer files between Linux servers using SFTP. This guide provides step-by-step instructions on enabling SSH and using SFTP commands for seamless file transfers.

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

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.

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

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

Download Example

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

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