This is a step-by-step guide on how to compare the contents of local and remote files with the help of SSH. Watch our related video tutorial.

Apple's Remote Login feature in OS X can be used for securely transferring files using several protocols.

Once you establish an SSH session with the remote machine, locate the file you wish to copy. The "scp" command is a better option if you have only a few files to transfer.

Learn how to use the scp command to transfer files securely with this step-by-step tutorial by expert Jack Wallen.