[Solved] You want to copy files from remote to local but accidentally run:scp user@remote:/path/file.txt /local/path/and get an error: "No such file or directory". What is the likely mistake? | Linux CLI

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You want to copy files from remote to local but accidentally run:
scp user@remote:/path/file.txt /local/path/
and get an error: "No such file or directory". What is the likely mistake?

AUser does not have SSH access

BLocal path /local/path/ is missing

CThe remote file path /path/file.txt is incorrect or does not exist

Dscp cannot copy from remote to local

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand error meaning
No such file means the source file on remote does not exist or path is wrong.
Step 2: Check other options
Local path missing causes different error; scp supports remote to local; SSH access error differs.
Final Answer:
The remote file path /path/file.txt is incorrect or does not exist -> Option C
Quick Check:
No such file = wrong remote path [OK]

Quick Trick: Verify remote file path if 'No such file' error occurs [OK]

Common Mistakes:

Assuming local path missing
Thinking scp can't copy remote to local
Ignoring SSH access issues

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