Secure Copy (SCP)

Secure copy (SCP) provides a way of securely transferring files between computers over a network. SCP is based on the Secure Shell (SSH) protocol and is usually run from the command line. It provides an alternative to the popular Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP). SCP is available on most modern operating systems, including Windows and macOS.

Use SCP with Windows

To use SCP on Windows, you need to install WinSCP. WinSCP is a free, open-source SCP/SFTP client and is available in Self-Service Software on all PSU-owned computers. for more information regarding how to move and copy files with WindowsOS, refer to the WinSCP Table of Contents.

Use SCP with macOS

You can use the Terminal app to transfer files on a Mac. For more information regarding how to move and copy files with MacOS, refer to Manage Files in Terminal on Mac.