# Windows scp command

The Windows Server versions 2019 and later plus the latest builds of Windows 10 and Windows 11 include a built-in SSH server and client so it is not necessary to install WinSCP as there is a Windows scp command that may be used to transfer the files.

The scp command require SSH client to be enabled as described in [Windows ssh command](/tools-for-sbc-products/console-access/windows-ssh-command.md).

## Enabling scp command

### Windows Server 2019 and later

How to enable the `scp` command:

1. Install the OpenSSH Client
2. Open PowerShell as administrator.
3. Run the following command:

   ```sh
   PowerShell
   Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name OpenSSH.Client~~~~0.0.1.0
   ```

### Windows 10 or 11

1. To check if it is enabled, go to System - Optional features.

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## Using built-in scp command

1. Enter "cmd' into the Search box and select "Run as administrator".

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2. In File Explorer navigate to the directory where you have the file(s) you want to copy to the device (C:\Temp and s2gw\_config.xml in the example).

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3. Click into the path field on top, enter 'cmd' there and press Enter key. This will open the command window.

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4. Enter&#x20;

```
scp [options] source_file user@hostname:destination_path
```

#### Example

For S2GW with IP address 192.168.61.29 to transfer a file called s2gw\_config.xml to a directory /home/pi/Documents use:

*scp s2gw\_config.xml pi\@192.168.61.29:/home/pi/Documents*

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5. There will be a prompt for password for the pi user (rasp4icu).

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6. Enter the password.
7. The file is copied.

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