You try to copy a file with scp file.txt user@host:/path but get "No such file or directory" error. What is the most likely problem?

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You try to copy a file with scp file.txt user@host:/path but get "No such file or directory" error. What is the most likely problem?

AThe local file file.txt is missing

BYou need to add -r option for files

CThe remote directory /path does not exist

DThe user@host is incorrect

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand error meaning
"No such file or directory" when copying to remote usually means the destination directory does not exist.
Step 2: Check other options
Local file missing causes different error. -r is for directories, not needed for files. Incorrect user@host causes connection errors, not this message.
Final Answer:
The remote directory /path does not exist -> Option C
Quick Check:
No such file error = missing remote destination folder [OK]

Quick Trick: Ensure remote destination folder exists before copying [OK]

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