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# [Cheatsheet & Examples: scp](https://tech.mrleong.net/cheatsheet-examples-scp?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

scp (secure copy) is a command-line utility used to securely transfer files and directories between a local host and a remote host or between two remote hosts. It uses the Secure Shell (SSH) protocol for secure data transfer, encrypting the data duri...

Jan 6 · 5 min read · tech.mrleong.net  
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