run SSH command and exit from WinSCP without interrupting the command

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How to execute a command with SSH in WinSCP and exit without interrupting the command ?

I just do not want to wait for command to end, because it take to many hours. And after i will execute the command i want to close the winscp but the command to be running on server. Is this possible, how to do this ?

i assume you run the command/script on linux, if so you can use screen to execute your command and log out. Have a look at this blog: rackaid.com/resources/linux-screen-tutorial-and-how-to — deterministicFail
– deterministicFail, Commented Dec 11, 2013 at 13:36

Zegar · Accepted Answer · 2013-12-11 13:55:16Z

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You can try using a screen session.

In general to obtain such a behavior you should call a remote command like this:

ssh root@remoteserver screen -d -m ./somescript

I don't know if it's implemented in WinSCP options but for sure you can fire a custom command.

edited Dec 11, 2013 at 13:55

answered Dec 11, 2013 at 13:37

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Martin Prikryl Over a year ago

You can just run screen ... directly from WinSCP (Console window or Command Line panel)

Siva Over a year ago

@MartinPrikryl So when i tried using screen as a replacement for using background process'&'(winscp.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10060), i got a message "Must be connected to a terminal". Are u sure screen is supported in winscp command line automation?

Siva Over a year ago

Okay...i got it...its working fine with -d -m options which i missed earlier

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