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Old 07-29-2017
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I need help writing a simple SFTP shell script to transfer a few files. What I have is server info of the remote computer I will be sending the files to. Please help I am new to the shell/linux stuff.

Code:
Example: Password: 1234
         User:     We1234
         We12345@hostname.com


Name of files I want to transfer: RED*
Where I want to drop the files: FOLDER_2017

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# 2  
Old 07-29-2017
You have to set up ssh keys on both the local and the remote boxes FIRST.
Then you can use passwordless file transmission.

Debian example, works almost anywhere:
How to set up ssh so you aren't asked for a password
This User Gave Thanks to jim mcnamara For This Post:
# 3  
Old 08-04-2017
Hello Yanisol,

Below a little script which should do the work:

Code:
#!/bin/bash

user_sftp="We1234"
pass_sftp="1234"
server_sftp="We12345@hostname.com"


cd /file2transfert/

sshpass -p $pass_sftp sftp $user_sftp@$server_sftp << !
cd FOLDER_2017/
mput RED*
exit
!

Hoping have helpedSmilie
# 4  
Old 08-07-2017
Thanks for making a suggestion Arnaudh78, but this would leave a few security issues:-
  • The credentials are plaintext in the script
  • The credentials will be plaintext during the execution of sshpass
I would strongly recommend using the suggestion of jim mcnamara which keeps your credentials more secure. Of course, you have to ensure that no-one steals your private key, but that is a requirement of the set up anyway.



Kind regards,
Robin
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