Need quick SSH help

Discussion in 'Site & Server Administration' started by bikerjeg, Jul 17, 2007.

  1. #1
    I am using putty to get SSH access to my server. What I need to do is create a backup of a directory on my server and then get that file on my computer somehow.

    I do not have FTP access and don't know how to set this up.

    I do have HTTP on the server but i get a 403 forbidden error when I try to access the file via my browser. I need help ASAP. If you can help I may be able to reward you.

    Name your price if you can't do it for free or want some incentive :D

    The faster the better. If you can get on AIM or MSN right now please get a hold of me. My aim is bikerjeg and MSN is bikerjeg -at- sbcglobal.net

    Thanks in advance
     
    bikerjeg, Jul 17, 2007 IP
  2. saidev

    saidev Well-Known Member

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    just sftp if you already have ssh setup.
     
    saidev, Jul 17, 2007 IP
  3. nzjav05

    nzjav05 Peon

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    yep, sftp would be your best bet...


    What OS are you using and are you using root or did you create another user ?


    The problem could be you are using root, which is not available via browser (regular http).


    If you need anymore help, just PM me with all your systems details and I can help out :D
     
    nzjav05, Jul 18, 2007 IP
  4. inworx

    inworx Peon

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    If you dont know sftp.

    Use the SSH Secure Shell software available for free to use and download for personal use from ssh.com

    ftp://ssh.com
     
    inworx, Jul 18, 2007 IP
  5. Neptune

    Neptune Well-Known Member

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    Use winscp. it is like ftp but much better and more secure.
     
    Neptune, Jul 20, 2007 IP
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    Fahd Well-Known Member

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    Zip the file/folder and move it into your public_html, and then download via browser.
     
    Fahd, Jul 22, 2007 IP