copy scp startup-config

Last Updated : Nov 06, 2012 |

Downloads a startup-config file using the SCP secure protocol. The command prompts for the username and password. Uncommitted changes to the configuration are not included.

Note:

After you change the configuration, run the copy running-config startup-config command to save the changes. If you do not save the changes, the device loses them when you reset.

Syntax

copy scp startup-config filename ip

Parameters

Parameter

Description

Possible Values

Default Value

filename

Name of file to create on SCP server

ip

IP address of SCP server

User level

read-write

Context

general

Example

To download router1.cfg from the SCP server at IP address 192.168.49.10:

Gxxx-001(super)# copy scp startup-config c:\config_files\router1.cfg
192.168.49.10