How to svn thru ssh in Linux / Mac

SVN thru SSH will transfer your files in encrypted format over the network. If u using remote svn server then i’ll recommend u to use svn over ssh. By using SVN thru SSH, you can avoid others from reading your source code and this is a good practice for everyone.

To SVN thru SSH in Linux or Mac, follow the steps below:-

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Start your terminal
Use the command below to checkout from the svn thru ssh:-

svn co svn+ssh://username@mysvnserver.com//home/svn/reponame /your/dest/folder

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svn co svn+ssh://username@mysvnserver.com//home/svn/reponame /your/dest/folder

* of course you need to change the above command variable to yours (eg. username, mysvnserver.com, repo directory and destination folder)
Once checkout, whenever you commit changes, the svn will be thru ssh