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Asked: 2014-05-06 08:26:23 +0800 CST

Uploading to server and creating folder

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Hi all so I'm trying to upload some files to my friends computer vis ssh server. But im kind of faltering in the right command to use. Also i want to create a folder within the server so it can stay organized but im a little confused on how to do that as well. Any and all help is much appreciated. Thanks!

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2 Answers

  1. I think there are many possibilities to do this, but I prefer these:

    • GUI

      Use FileZilla. The only thing you've to to is add sftp:// before your friend's hostname (or IP address) in the Host field.

      FileZilla has support for password and SSH Keys authentication. If you want to use SSH Keys, you'll have to SSH into your friend's computer first (so FileZilla can use your SSH_AUTH_SOCK) or add a private key. More info.

    • CLI

      Use scp. The syntax is very easy:

      scp file1 file2 file3 [email protected]:/path/to/remote/directory

      scp has support for password and SSH Keys authentication.

    To use SSH Keys you've to generate them using the following command (on your own PC):

    cd ~/.ssh
ssh-keygen -t rsa

    If the .ssh directory doesn't exist you'll have to create it:

    mkdir ~/.ssh
chmod 700 ~/.ssh

    Then add the content of ~/.ssh/id_rsa.pub (not id_rsa) to ~/.ssh/authorized_keys on your friend's computer.

    If your friend doesn't have the file you'll have to create it:

    mkdir ~/.ssh
chmod 700 ~/.ssh
touch ~/.ssh/authorized_keys
chmod 600 ~/.ssh/authorized_keys
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  2. You can use nautilus: Click on 'File'>'Connect to Server...' in the toolbar. Then enter ssh://ip_address_of_the_server (e.g. 'ssh://170.132.24.13'). Then you will be asked for your username and your password. After entering those you can browse files and folders or copy, paste and move files between your computer and the server via nautilus.

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