How Copy File from Unix Server to Local Machine Using Putty?
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How do I transfer files from a Unix server to a local machine?

The scp command issued from the system where /home/me/Desktop resides is followed by the userid for the account on the remote server. You then add a “:” followed by the directory path and file name on the remote server, e.g., /somedir/table. Then add a space and the location to which you want to copy the file.

How do I transfer files using putty?

To move one or more files into an existing subdirectory, specify the files (using wildcards if desired), and then the destination directory: mv file dir mv file1 dir1/file2 dir2 mv *.

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