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SCP is a method of securely transferring files between a local host and a remote host or between two remote hosts.

• Example: Copying a file from a local machine to a remote server.

1. Format: [username@]<computer>:<path>

   • Username: If not specified, your local username is used.

   • Computer: Can be a hostname (e.g., computer.cornell.edu) or an IP address.

   • Colon (:): Indicates a remote location.

   • Path: If not specified, the remote user’s home directory is used.

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