How to copy file using SSH

Sometimes it is necessary to administer our website download files in a context where there is access only for SSH. In this case, you can use SFTP-connection for your site, which will allow  to quickly upload the necessary files on the site. SFTP - SSH File Transfer Protocol (sometimes called Secure File Transfer Protocol).


In addition to SFTP file transfer makes it possible to perform additional operations: for example, download file after you hang up, or delete a file on the server and many other operations. For this reason, there are graphical and pseudographic clients for SFTP. Read more