SSHFS (SSH Filesystem) is a tool that lets you mount remote directories securely over SSH, allowing you to interact with files as if they were on your local system.

How do I install SSHFS on Ubuntu or Debian?

Run the command: sudo apt install sshfs. This installs SSHFS using your distribution's package manager.

How do I mount a remote directory using SSHFS?

First, create a local directory: mkdir ~/remote_mount. Then mount the remote directory: sshfs username@remote_host:/remote/directory ~/remote_mount.

How do I unmount an SSHFS-mounted directory?

Use the command: fusermount -u ~/remote_mount to unmount the SSHFS mount point.

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SSHFS

SSHFS (SSH Filesystem) allows you to mount remote directories over SSH, enabling secure access to files as if they were local.
It’s ideal for remote file management, backups, and development, providing encrypted, seamless integration between systems.

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Basic Usage

Ubuntu/Debian: sudo apt install sshfs
This command installs SSHFS on your system.
SSHFS (SSH Filesystem) allows you to mount a remote filesystem over SSH, making it accessible as if it were a local filesystem.
Below are examples of how to use SSHFS to mount a remote directory on your local machine.

mkdir ~/remote_mount

Creates a local directory to mount the remote filesystem.

sshfs username@remote_host:/remote/directory ~/remote_mount

Mounts the remote directory to a local mount point over SSH.

Unmounting the Filesystem

fusermount -u ~/remote_mount

Unmounts the SSHFS-mounted directory from the local filesystem.

I personally use this to mount the /web/ directory to my local laptop:

sshfs -o reconnect -o ServerAliveInterval=15 -o ServerAliveCountMax=3 -o IdentityFile=sshfs.key sshfs@sshfs:/web/ /Users/web/