File Transfer Between Linux Computers (rsync)

SSH Setup

First, ensure that the SSH service is installed and running on the target machine:

# Install SSH server
sudo apt-get install openssh-server
# Start SSH service
sudo systemctl start ssh
# Check SSH service status (optional)
sudo systemctl status ssh

File Transfer with rsync

You can use the rsync command to transfer files:

rsync -rv /source/directory/ user@target_ip:/destination/directory/

• Parameters:
  • -r: Recursive (include subdirectories)
  • -v: Verbose (detailed output)

Example

rsync -rv /var/www/html/project_folder/ user@192.168.1.100:/var/www/html/project_folder/

Notes

• Make sure SSH service is installed and running
• Test the connection by pinging the target IP
• Ensure correct write permissions on the destination directory
• You may need to accept the SSH key when connecting for the first time

Security

• Be careful when sharing sensitive information (IP address, username, etc.)
• Use SSH when transferring over unsecured networks
• Use custom SSH port if necessary