How to transfer a file between two remote servers using scp from a third, local machine?

Question

I\'m trying to copy a file from one remote server to another remote server from my local machine. Here\'s what I\'m trying

Answer 1

You only need passwords if you don't have entries in the authorised_keys file. Once you have logged in to the 2 servers (localA -> remoteB & remoteB -> remoteC) and established the secure connection your original command should work.