Use tripple \ for escaping the space. I.e scp testmachine:File\\\ with\\\ spaces ./
-- scp doesn't report correct filenames with spaces in verbose mode https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/89945 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to openssh in ubuntu. -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs