## Intro
`scp` (secure copy) lets you securely copy files to remote server.
It works similarly to `cp` command.
It's based on `ssh`.
## Usage
Here are the the most basic usage.
```bash
scp file.txt
[email protected]:Desktop/file.txt
scp -r folder
[email protected]:Desktop/folder
```
For more options, read [How to Use SCP Command to Securely Transfer Files](https://linuxize.com/post/how-to-use-scp-command-to-securely-transfer-files/).
## Reference
- [How to Use SCP Command to Securely Transfer Files](https://linuxize.com/post/how-to-use-scp-command-to-securely-transfer-files/)