Using Secure Copy

# About SCP

scp (Secure Copy Protocol) is a command-line utility for securely transferring files between a local host and a remote host over SSH. It provides the same authentication and security as SSH while enabling efficient file copying operations.

• Encrypted file transfers using SSH
• Preserves file permissions and timestamps
• Supports recursive directory copying
• Works with SSH key authentication
• Available on most Unix-like systems (Linux, macOS)

# Get ready

Before using SCP with fortrabbit, ensure you have:

1. SSH access configured - See SSH access guide
2. SSH key pair set up - See SSH key setup
3. SCP installed - Usually pre-installed on Linux/macOS, via WSL on Windows

which scp
# If installed, it will show the path

# Examples

# Upload

## Upload a file to the web root
scp local-file.php {{app-env-id}}@ssh.{{region}}.frbit.app:

## Upload with verbose output
scp -v config.json {{app-env-id}}@ssh.{{region}}.frbit.app:

## Upload multiple files at once
scp file1.php file2.css file3.js {{app-env-id}}@ssh.{{region}}.frbit.app:

## Upload with wildcards
scp *.php {{app-env-id}}@ssh.{{region}}.frbit.app:


# Download

## Download a file from the web root
scp {{app-env-id}}@ssh.{{region}}.frbit.app:config.php ./

## Download to a specific local path
scp {{app-env-id}}@ssh.{{region}}.frbit.app:.env ./local-config/

## Download log files (Craft CMS)
scp -r {{app-env-id}}@ssh.{{region}}.frbit.app:storage/logs/ ./

# Common options

• -r - Recursive copy (for directories)
• -p - Preserve file permissions and timestamps
• -v - Verbose output for debugging

# Comparison with other tools