Transferring files to/from Strelka

There are several ways to copy files from your computer to Strelka.

macOS/Linux command line

Use scp command on your computer to copy files to Strelka:

scp <path to file on your computer> <your username>@strelka:/home/<your username>

Here is an example of user Alice Paul copying a files from a folder on her computer to her home directory on Strelka:

scp /Users/apaul1/votingdata/data.csv apaul1@strelka:/home/apaul1

It also works to copy files from Strelka to your computer:

scp <your username>@strelka:<path to file on Strelka> <path to folder on your computer>

Use the -r flag to copy multiple files or folders.  Here is an example of user Alice Paul copying all the .csv files from a folder on her computer to her home directory on Strelka:

Windows Options

PuTTY SCP (PSCP) is a command line version of SCP for Windows.  

WinSCP is an open source file transfer application.  

CyberDuck graphical file transfer for macOS/Windows/Linux

CyberDuck is a free graphical program that can be used to transfer files to and from Strelka.  Download and install CyberDuck and then set up an SFTP connection to Strelka.

Ways you can contact ITS or find information:

ITS Support Portal: https://support.swarthmore.edu
Email: support@swarthmore.edu
Phone: x4357 (HELP) or 610-328-8513
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