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For Example:
scp /Users/'username'/test.txt 'username'@'hostname':~/Documents/
for detail see "man scp" (in terminal)
Alternatively you can use a GUI program like Fugu (Mac) or WinSCP (Windows) to do this.
PLEASE NOTE:
1. Direct connection via SFTP is not allowed on any of the "igpphomeX" servers. Instead please use igppgateway or one of the lab machines.
2. When connecting from outside the UCSD network, VPN is required by using either the web interface or the VPN AnyConnect application.
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