Alternative method to copy data from instance to instance

NOTICE


  • The method in this article is not an official way to copy data between instances. The method in this article is an alternative method and ONLY use when the official method doesn't work
  • For more information about moving data and transferring it to or from instances, please refer to the guides below:

https://docs.vast.ai/documentation/instances/storage/data-movement

https://docs.vast.ai/documentation/instances/storage/cloud-sync

  • **Requirements: **Both source and target instances must be accessible using SSH.



STEPS


  1. Please download the app from this link: SSH-DIRECT_COPY
  2. Extract the files


  1. Install dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt


  1. Run the application
python ssh_copy.py


  1. From Vast.ai portal, get the IPs and SSH ports of the source and target instances


  1. Fill out all the required fields



  1. While copying, the tool displays the progress and EST of completion










Updated on: 28/01/2026