rcp
Copy files between hosts over the network
TLDR
Copy a file to a remote host
$ rcp path/to/local_file username@remote_host:/path/to/destination/
Copy a directory recursively$ rcp -r path/to/local_directory username@remote_host:/path/to/destination/
Preserve file attributes$ rcp -p path/to/local_file username@remote_host:/path/to/destination/
Force copy without confirmation$ rcp -f path/to/local_file username@remote_host:/path/to/destination/
SYNOPSIS
rcp [options] source destination
DESCRIPTION
rcp copies files between local and remote systems. It mimics the behavior of the cp command but operates across different machines using the RSH protocol.The source or destination can be specified as user@host:path for remote locations.
PARAMETERS
-r, --recursive
Copy directories recursively-p, --preserve
Preserve file attributes (mode, ownership, timestamps)-f, --from
Force copy without confirmation
INSTALL
nix profile install nixpkgs#rcp
CAVEATS
rcp transmits data unencrypted and is considered insecure. Use scp or rsync over SSH for secure file transfers instead.
HISTORY
Part of GNU inetutils, providing classic Unix networking utilities. Largely replaced by secure alternatives like scp and rsync.