How can I get a folder from remote machine to local machine?

Question

I am trying `scp -r usernameipaddress:/path /pathwhereIwanttocopy`, but I am getting it as connection refused. How can I get it? How can I get connected?

Accepted Answer

The -r flag should work. In your example you seem to be forgetting the name of the folder you want to copy. Try:

```
scp -r nameOfFolderToCopy username@ipaddress:/path/to/copy/
```

to copy a folder from your local computer to a remote one. Or

```
scp -r username@ipaddress:/path/of/folder/to/copy /target/local/directory
```

to copy a folder from a remote machine to your local one.

How can I get a folder from remote machine to local machine?

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