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 ### Command-line interface (CLI) options
 
-For larger files, it is recommended that you use one of several programs implemented as a command-line interface. These programs have several benefits over their GUI-based counterparts, including higher transfer speeds and the ability to resume a transfer if it is interrupted, without having to restart from the beginning. Below are two popular options with example commands and links for more advanced usage.
+For larger files, it is recommended that you use one of several programs implemented as a command-line interface. These programs have several benefits over their GUI-based counterparts, including higher transfer speeds and the ability to resume a transfer if it is interrupted, without having to restart from the beginning. This kind of file transfer must be done from a local terminal. This means if you are remotely logged into a CARC machine, you will need to open a new local terminal to complete the file transfer. Below are two popular options with example commands and links for more advanced usage.
 
 #### Secure Copy (SCP)