How Do I Transfer Files from Windows to Linux Using Winscp?
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How do I transfer files from Windows to Linux WinSCP?

If you can read the files in PuTTY, you can copy them with WinSCP:

  1. navigate to the folder where your files are using cd.
  2. run pwd -P.
  3. start WinSCP.
  4. navigate to the folder as indicated in step 2.
  5. mark desired files, copy them to the local target folder.
  6. enjoy a coffee break.

How do I transfer files from Windows to Linux?

To transfer data between Windows and Linux, simply open FileZilla on a Windows machine and follow the below steps:

  1. Navigate and open File > Site Manager.
  2. Click a New Site.
  3. Set the Protocol to SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol).
  4. Set the Hostname to the IP address of the Linux machine.
  5. Set the Logon Type as Normal.
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