title: Trying to copy folder into AWS EC2 instance: Getting no directory found?
body: <p>So I am trying to SSH into ec2 instance and copy folder from my desktop into instance.</p>
  
  <p>Command Typed: <code>scp -i -r prac1.pem SocialTrends ubuntu@[ec2-54-1....amazonaws.com]:socialtrendsApp/app</code></p>
  
  <p>Error: <strong>Warning: Identity file -r not accessible: No such file or directory</strong></p>
  
  <p>I am typing this command from <code>~/SocialTrends</code> directory which is what I am trying to copy. This folder has code files and the <code>prac1.pem file</code> already</p>
  
  <p><strong>What am I doing wrong please help?!</strong></p>