<p>To transfer files between the Raspberry Pi and the host device or vice versa we use a simple command called <code>scp</code>. Now I like to use a headless Raspbian OS without a GUI on the Raspberry Pi as it saves resources which would be otherwise spent unnecessarily.</p>
<h1 id="heading-what-is-scp">What is SCP?</h1>
<p>SCP short for Secure Copy uses SSH (secure shell) to transfer files between 2 devices. In my experience I hae tested this out with movies as big as 3GB. Although yes it does take some time it has been one of the easiest and convenient method for me!</p>
<h1 id="heading-syntax">Syntax</h1>
<pre><code class="lang-shell">scp example.mp4 pi@192.168.1.1:/home/pi/Movies
</code></pre>
<p>For downloading files from the other computer/server to the local machine</p>
<pre><code class="lang-shell">scp username@192.168.1.1:path_to_file path_in_the_local_machine
</code></pre>
<p>You have to replace <code>example.mp4</code> with the file you intend to copy over, replace the <code>pi@192.168.1.1</code> with your SSH address and <code>/home/pi/Movies</code> with the path you want your movie to be in.</p>
<h2 id="heading-additional-points">Additional Points</h2>
<p>1) If you are sending a folder don't forget to add a <code>-r</code> (recursive tag)
2) You can send multiple files/folders just by adding them one after another (with space) after <code>example.mp4</code></p>


To transfer files between the Raspberry Pi and the host device or vice versa we use a simple command called `scp`. Now I like to use a headless Raspbian OS without a GUI on the Raspberry Pi as it saves resources which would be otherwise spent unnecessarily.

# What is SCP?

SCP short for Secure Copy uses SSH (secure shell) to transfer files between 2 devices. In my experience I hae tested this out with movies as big as 3GB. Although yes it does take some time it has been one of the easiest and convenient method for me!

# Syntax

```shell
scp example.mp4 pi@192.168.1.1:/home/pi/Movies
```

For downloading files from the other computer/server to the local machine

```shell
scp username@192.168.1.1:path_to_file path_in_the_local_machine
```

You have to replace `example.mp4` with the file you intend to copy over, replace the `pi@192.168.1.1` with your SSH address and `/home/pi/Movies` with the path you want your movie to be in.

## Additional Points

1) If you are sending a folder don't forget to add a `-r` (recursive tag)
2) You can send multiple files/folders just by adding them one after another (with space) after `example.mp4`

You can send your files over SSH securely without any extra software, yes even large one's!

Secure Copy over SSH

Send files over SSH using SCP by using basic bash commands.

Table of contents

What is SCP?

Syntax

Additional Points