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## Transferring Data from the PSI Network to/from Merlin6

### Rsync

Rsync is the preferred method to transfer data from Linux/MacOS. It allows
transfers to be easily resumed if they get interrupted. The general syntax is:

```
rsync -avAHXS <src> <dst>
```

For example, to transfer files from your local computer to a merlin project
directory:

```
rsync -avAHXS ~/localdata user@merlin-l-01.psi.ch:/data/project/general/myproject/
```

You can resume interrupted transfers by simply rerunning the command. Previously
transferred files will be skipped.


### WinSCP

The WinSCP tool can be used for remote file transfer on Windows. It is available
from the Software Kiosk on PSI machines. Add `merlin-l-01.psi.ch` as a host and
connect with your PSI credentials. You can then drag-and-drop files between your
local computer and merlin.


## Transferring Data to/from outside PSI

Merlin6 is only accessible from within the PSI network. To connect from outside you can use

- [VPN](https://www.psi.ch/en/computing/vpn) ([alternate instructions](https://intranet.psi.ch/BIO/ComputingVPN))
- [SSH hop](https://www.psi.ch/en/computing/ssh-hop)
- [No Machine](nomachine.md)