Command Line Interface (CLI)

To interact with Aspera on Cloud from the command line, download IBM Aspera Command-Line Interface (CLI) version 4.0 or newer, which is freely available.

You use the ascli command line tool in a shell to perform the following actions using a command line:

  • perform administrative tasks
  • run high-speed transfers
  • browse, rename or delete files and directories
  • send or receive packages

Access is authorized using a private key.

Prerequisites

  • Install the ascli command line tool following installation instructions in the IBM Aspera CLI manual, including ascp.
    Note: There are several options available for installation.
  • Use the wizard to configure the CLI for use with Aspera on Cloud, following the instructions in the IBM Aspera CLI manual.