`scp` stands for Secure Copy Protocol. The `scp` command in Linux lets you securely transfer files between hosts using an encrypted SSH (Secure Shell) connection. Unlike regular copy commands such as `cp`, `scp` also ensures data integrity during transfers. This article explains how to use the `scp` command to effectively transfer files and directories in Linux. Before you begin: * Deploy two [Ubuntu 24.04 instances](https://www.vultr.com/servers/ubuntu/) on Vultr and enable the `limited user lo......