Overview
Readers will learn how to transfer files to the EdgeRouter using the Secure Copy Protocol (SCP).
NOTES & REQUIREMENTS:
Applicable to the latest EdgeOS firmware on all EdgeRouter models. Please see the Related Articles below for more information.
Device used in this article:
Transferring Files with SCP
Depending on your choice of operating system, SCP is either accessible via a package installation or a third-party client.
Windows Client
In this example, WinSCP is used for the file transfers.
1. Download and install the program.
2. Add a new site and enter in the remote IP address and user credentials.
Protocol: SCP
Hostname: <address>
Port: 22
Username: <username>
Password: <password>
2. Navigate to the intended directories and transfer the files.
macOS Client
1. Open the macOS Terminal.
2. Copy the file to the EdgeRouter using SCP.
scp ~/Desktop/<filename> username@<ip-address>:/home/ubnt/<filename>
NOTE: In this example, a file on the Desktopis transferred to the home directory of the ubnt user account.
Related Articles
EdgeRouter - How to Upgrade the EdgeOS Firmware
Intro to Networking - How to Establish a Connection Using SSH