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Download a file remote server that uses different port and private key

I need to download a file from a remote server to my local. The SSH is running on a non-standard port and the remote server required a private key to connect to it from local.

I know how to achieve it separately:

For non standard port it is:

scp -P 2222 username@example.com:/backup/file.zip /local/dir

For server using private key it is:

scp -i private_key.pem username@example.com:/backup/file.zip /local/dir

But how can I download a file that require connecting to a non-default port as well as uses pem file (private key file)? Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Solution 
  • scp -i private_key.pem -P 2222 username@ip_address:/backup/file.zip .

    This worked for me.