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Calculated Shard: 26 (from laksa015)

2. Crawled Status Check

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa026.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.siteground.com/tutorials/ssh/move-copy/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.siteground.com/tutorials/ssh/move-copy/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.siteground.com\/tutorials\/ssh\/move-copy\/","crawl_time":1775691572,"first_indexed_time":1509593688,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,siteground!www,\/tutorials\/ssh\/move-copy\/ s443","src_root_hash":"3704446036344021026","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"How to Move and Copy Files via SSH - SiteGround Tutorials","meta_descriptions":["Learn how to easily move one or more files\/folders or copy them to a different location by using an SSH connection."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Often you will need to move one or more files\/folders or copy them to a different location. You can do so using an SSH connection. The commands which you would need to use are\nmv\n(short from move) and\ncp\n(short from copy).\nThe\nmv\ncommand syntax looks like this:\nmv original_file new_name\nBy executing the above command you will move (rename) the file original_file to new_name.\nYou can also use\nmv\nto move a whole directory and its content:\nmv includes\/* .\/\nThis will move all files (and folders) from the includes\/ directory to the current working directory.\nIn some cases, however, you will need to only update and move only files that were changed, which you can do by passing\n-u\nas an argument to the command:\nmv -u includes\/* admin\/includes\nThe copy (\ncp\n) command works the same way as mv, but instead of moving the files\/folders it copies them. For example:\ncp original_file new_file\nThe command will copy the original_file file to new_file and will preserve the original one (the file will NOT be removed after it is copied).\ncp\nalso accepts various arguments:\ncp -R includes\/ includes_backup\/\n-R\ninstructs cp to copy files recursively (for example, a whole directory). To overwrite already existing files you should use the\n-f\nargument:\ncp -Rf includes\/ admin\/includes\/\nA more convenient way to copy files\/folders is to use a 3rd party application, such as\nMidnight Commander\n. All our servers have\nmc\ninstalled and it is available by executing the\nmc\ncommand using the SSH Shell. Once inside the application you will see two sections – left and right. You can easily copy\/move files from the left side directory to the right side using a semi-visual approach. You can even use your mouse to select files and function keys to execute commands.\nYou can see a picture of it below:\nAs you can see on the screenshot, there are numbers from 1 to 10 at the bottom of the console screen. These represent shortcuts to certain commands and are activated using the corresponding function key (i.e\nF1\nfor help,\nF5\nto copy, etc).","attrs_markdown":"*Mobile nav button*\n\n- [Home](https:\/\/www.siteground.com\/ \"SiteGround\")\n- Web Hosting\n  - [Web Hosting Grow your website with fast and secure web hosting](https:\/\/www.siteground.com\/web-hosting.htm \"Web Hosting\")\n  - [Hosting for WordPress Start, migrate, and manage WordPress sites easily](https:\/\/www.siteground.com\/wordpress-hosting.htm \"For WordPress\")\n  - [Cloud Hosting High-performance cloud plans for growing sites](https:\/\/www.siteground.com\/cloud-hosting.htm \"Cloud Hosting\")\n  - [Domains Choose and register a domain with the help of AI](https:\/\/www.siteground.com\/domain_names \"Domains\")\n  \n  - [Agency Program Scale your agency with premium hosting](https:\/\/www.siteground.com\/agency-hosting-program \"Web Hosting for Agencies\")\n  - [Reseller Hosting Resell hosting and manage multiple sites easily](https:\/\/www.siteground.com\/reseller_hosting.htm \"Reseller Hosting\")\n  - [Affiliate Program High earnings, fast payouts, and top conversions](https:\/\/www.siteground.com\/affiliates \"Affiliate Program\")\n  \n  Customer success stories\n  \n  ![Customer success stories](https:\/\/static-cdn.siteground.com\/img\/blocks\/menu\/customer_success.webp)\n  \n  “With SiteGround, you sleep like a baby with a pacifier! **Best service so far**.”\n  \n  [Read More](https:\/\/www.siteground.com\/blog\/category\/success-stories \"Customer success stories\")\n- WordPress\n  - [Hosting for WordPress Start, migrate, and manage WordPress sites easily](https:\/\/www.siteground.com\/wordpress-hosting.htm \"For WordPress\")\n  - [Hosting for WooCommerce Sell easily with reliable hosting for your store](https:\/\/www.siteground.com\/woocommerce-hosting.htm \"For WooCommerce\")\n  - [Agency Program Scale your agency with premium hosting](https:\/\/www.siteground.com\/agency-hosting-program \"Web Hosting for Agencies\")\n  \n  Trusted by WordPress Experts\n  \n  \"I recommend SiteGround for all your WordPress projects – both new and established ones. 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You can do so using an SSH connection. The commands which you would need to use are **mv** (short from move) and **cp** (short from copy).\n\nThe **mv** command syntax looks like this:\n```\nmv original_file new_name\n```\nBy executing the above command you will move (rename) the file original\\_file to new\\_name.\n\nYou can also use **mv** to move a whole directory and its content:\n```\nmv includes\/* .\/\n```\nThis will move all files (and folders) from the includes\/ directory to the current working directory.\n\nIn some cases, however, you will need to only update and move only files that were changed, which you can do by passing **\\-u** as an argument to the command:\n```\nmv -u includes\/* admin\/includes\n```\nThe copy (**cp**) command works the same way as mv, but instead of moving the files\/folders it copies them. For example:\n```\ncp original_file new_file\n```\nThe command will copy the original\\_file file to new\\_file and will preserve the original one (the file will NOT be removed after it is copied).\n\n**cp** also accepts various arguments:\n```\ncp -R includes\/ includes_backup\/\n```\n**\\-R** instructs cp to copy files recursively (for example, a whole directory). To overwrite already existing files you should use the **\\-f** argument:\n```\ncp -Rf includes\/ admin\/includes\/\n```\nA more convenient way to copy files\/folders is to use a 3rd party application, such as **Midnight Commander**. All our servers have **mc** installed and it is available by executing the **mc** command using the SSH Shell. Once inside the application you will see two sections – left and right. You can easily copy\/move files from the left side directory to the right side using a semi-visual approach. You can even use your mouse to select files and function keys to execute commands.\n\nYou can see a picture of it below:\n\n![](https:\/\/static-kb.siteground.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/06\/525-708x366.jpg)\n\nAs you can see on the screenshot, there are numbers from 1 to 10 at the bottom of the console screen. 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You can do so using an SSH connection. The commands which you would need to use are **mv** (short from move) and **cp** (short from copy).\n\nThe **mv** command syntax looks like this:\n```\nmv original_file new_name\n```\nBy executing the above command you will move (rename) the file original\\_file to new\\_name.\n\nYou can also use **mv** to move a whole directory and its content:\n```\nmv includes\/* .\/\n```\nThis will move all files (and folders) from the includes\/ directory to the current working directory.\n\nIn some cases, however, you will need to only update and move only files that were changed, which you can do by passing **\\-u** as an argument to the command:\n```\nmv -u includes\/* admin\/includes\n```\nThe copy (**cp**) command works the same way as mv, but instead of moving the files\/folders it copies them. For example:\n```\ncp original_file new_file\n```\nThe command will copy the original\\_file file to new\\_file and will preserve the original one (the file will NOT be removed after it is copied).\n\n**cp** also accepts various arguments:\n```\ncp -R includes\/ includes_backup\/\n```\n**\\-R** instructs cp to copy files recursively (for example, a whole directory). To overwrite already existing files you should use the **\\-f** argument:\n```\ncp -Rf includes\/ admin\/includes\/\n```\nA more convenient way to copy files\/folders is to use a 3rd party application, such as **Midnight Commander**. All our servers have **mc** installed and it is available by executing the **mc** command using the SSH Shell. Once inside the application you will see two sections – left and right. You can easily copy\/move files from the left side directory to the right side using a semi-visual approach. You can even use your mouse to select files and function keys to execute commands.\n\nYou can see a picture of it below:\n\n![](https:\/\/static-kb.siteground.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/06\/525-708x366.jpg)\n\nAs you can see on the screenshot, there are numbers from 1 to 10 at the bottom of the console screen. These represent shortcuts to certain commands and are activated using the corresponding function key (i.e *F1* for help, *F5* to copy, etc).","meta_canonical":null}

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4. Spam/Ban Check

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5. Seen Status Check

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Spam/ban	PASS	`fh_dont_index != 1 AND ml_spam_score = 0`	ml_spam_score=0
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URL	https://www.siteground.com/tutorials/ssh/move-copy/
Last Crawled	2026-04-08 23:39:32 (1 day ago)
First Indexed	2017-11-02 03:34:48 (8 years ago)
HTTP Status Code	200
Meta Title	How to Move and Copy Files via SSH - SiteGround Tutorials
Meta Description	Learn how to easily move one or more files/folders or copy them to a different location by using an SSH connection.
Meta Canonical	null
Boilerpipe Text	Often you will need to move one or more files/folders or copy them to a different location. You can do so using an SSH connection. The commands which you would need to use are mv (short from move) and cp (short from copy). The mv command syntax looks like this: mv original_file new_name By executing the above command you will move (rename) the file original_file to new_name. You can also use mv to move a whole directory and its content: mv includes/* ./ This will move all files (and folders) from the includes/ directory to the current working directory. In some cases, however, you will need to only update and move only files that were changed, which you can do by passing -u as an argument to the command: mv -u includes/* admin/includes The copy ( cp ) command works the same way as mv, but instead of moving the files/folders it copies them. For example: cp original_file new_file The command will copy the original_file file to new_file and will preserve the original one (the file will NOT be removed after it is copied). cp also accepts various arguments: cp -R includes/ includes_backup/ -R instructs cp to copy files recursively (for example, a whole directory). To overwrite already existing files you should use the -f argument: cp -Rf includes/ admin/includes/ A more convenient way to copy files/folders is to use a 3rd party application, such as Midnight Commander . All our servers have mc installed and it is available by executing the mc command using the SSH Shell. Once inside the application you will see two sections – left and right. You can easily copy/move files from the left side directory to the right side using a semi-visual approach. You can even use your mouse to select files and function keys to execute commands. You can see a picture of it below: As you can see on the screenshot, there are numbers from 1 to 10 at the bottom of the console screen. These represent shortcuts to certain commands and are activated using the corresponding function key (i.e F1 for help, F5 to copy, etc).
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You can do so using an SSH connection. The commands which you would need to use are mv (short from move) and cp (short from copy). The mv command syntax looks like this: ``` mv original_file new_name ``` By executing the above command you will move (rename) the file original\_file to new\_name. You can also use mv to move a whole directory and its content: ``` mv includes/* ./ ``` This will move all files (and folders) from the includes/ directory to the current working directory. In some cases, however, you will need to only update and move only files that were changed, which you can do by passing \-u as an argument to the command: ``` mv -u includes/* admin/includes ``` The copy (cp) command works the same way as mv, but instead of moving the files/folders it copies them. For example: ``` cp original_file new_file ``` The command will copy the original\_file file to new\_file and will preserve the original one (the file will NOT be removed after it is copied). cp also accepts various arguments: ``` cp -R includes/ includes_backup/ ``` \-R instructs cp to copy files recursively (for example, a whole directory). To overwrite already existing files you should use the \-f argument: ``` cp -Rf includes/ admin/includes/ ``` A more convenient way to copy files/folders is to use a 3rd party application, such as Midnight Commander. All our servers have mc installed and it is available by executing the mc command using the SSH Shell. Once inside the application you will see two sections – left and right. You can easily copy/move files from the left side directory to the right side using a semi-visual approach. You can even use your mouse to select files and function keys to execute commands. 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Readable Markdown	Often you will need to move one or more files/folders or copy them to a different location. You can do so using an SSH connection. The commands which you would need to use are mv (short from move) and cp (short from copy). The mv command syntax looks like this: ``` mv original_file new_name ``` By executing the above command you will move (rename) the file original\_file to new\_name. You can also use mv to move a whole directory and its content: ``` mv includes/* ./ ``` This will move all files (and folders) from the includes/ directory to the current working directory. In some cases, however, you will need to only update and move only files that were changed, which you can do by passing \-u as an argument to the command: ``` mv -u includes/* admin/includes ``` The copy (cp) command works the same way as mv, but instead of moving the files/folders it copies them. For example: ``` cp original_file new_file ``` The command will copy the original\_file file to new\_file and will preserve the original one (the file will NOT be removed after it is copied). cp also accepts various arguments: ``` cp -R includes/ includes_backup/ ``` \-R instructs cp to copy files recursively (for example, a whole directory). To overwrite already existing files you should use the \-f argument: ``` cp -Rf includes/ admin/includes/ ``` A more convenient way to copy files/folders is to use a 3rd party application, such as Midnight Commander. All our servers have mc installed and it is available by executing the mc command using the SSH Shell. Once inside the application you will see two sections – left and right. You can easily copy/move files from the left side directory to the right side using a semi-visual approach. You can even use your mouse to select files and function keys to execute commands. You can see a picture of it below: ![](https://static-kb.siteground.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/06/525-708x366.jpg) As you can see on the screenshot, there are numbers from 1 to 10 at the bottom of the console screen. These represent shortcuts to certain commands and are activated using the corresponding function key (i.e F1 for help, F5 to copy, etc).
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