Learn how to use the scp command to transfer files securely with this step-by-step tutorial by expert Jack Wallen.

Secure Copy is a UNIX standard used to transfer files from one computer to another. He's how to use the function in macOS, all via the Terminal window.

sftp username@server_name Once you successfully log into the 'sftp' session, your prompt will be " sftp> ". From this prompt you can use the get command to receive files from the server you have ...