How to Install and Use rsync on ubuntu 24.10

To install and use rsync on Ubuntu 24.10, follow the steps outlined below:

Step 1 : Update

First, make sure your package list is up to date. Open your terminal and run the following command:

sudo apt update

Step 2 : Install rsync

Next, install rsync by executing the command below:

sudo apt install rsync

Step 3 : Copying Files Locally

To copy files or directories from one location to another on your local machine, use the following syntax:

rsync -avzh /path/to/source /path/to/destination

Step 4 : Uploading to a Remote Server

To upload files or directories to a remote server, use the following command structure:

rsync -avzh /path/to/local/source username@remote_host:/path/to/remote/destination

Step 5 : Downloading from a Remote Server

To download files or directories from a remote server to your local machine, use this command:

rsync -avzh username@remote_host:/path/to/remote/source /path/to/local/destination

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and learned how to use rsync on Ubuntu 24.10.