Using sftp to Transfer a Directory?

sftp, like cp and scp, requires that when you copy a folder (and its contents, obviously), you have to explicitly tell it you want to transfer the folder recursively with the -r option.

So, add -r to the command.

I can only suggest, you use rsync. It is somewhat of an industry standard, when moving files over secure connections.

rsync -alPvz ./source_dir server.com:destination_dir

It is what I've been using for years by now.

(the -a option takes care of things like directory recursion)

This works for me:

1) connect via sftp to remote host

2) change into the remote directory you wish to copy. (Example: cd Music)

3) change to the local directory you wish to copy stuff to. (Example: lcd Desktop)

4) Issue this command: get -r *