Copy Files to Local Unix with SCP

To copy files from a Unix system to a local system, you can use the scp (Secure Copy) command. This command is used for securely copying files between local and remote systems. Here are the steps to copy files from a Unix system to a local system using the scp command:

1. Open the terminal window and enter the following command in the terminal:

scp username@hostname:/path/to/sourcefile /path/to/destination

1. Username: the username for the remote system.
2. Hostname: The host name or IP address of the remote system.
3. The sourcefile’s path that needs to be copied is located on the remote system.
4. Copy the file to the specified path on the local system.

1. Enter the password for the remote system, then wait for the file to finish copying.

By following the steps above, you can copy files from a Unix system to your local system. Remember to have the scp tool installed on your local system in order to use the scp command for file transfer.