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RetroPie – Connect from Linux

Get RetroPie IP Address

  • Power on RetroPie

  • Go to:

    • Home → RetroPie → WiFi → Connect to WiFi
  • After WiFi is connected

  • Go to:

    • Home → RetroPie → Show IP
  • Copy the IP address

Example IP: 192.168.1.25


Steps to Copy Files from Linux

  • Open File Manager
  • Press Ctrl + L (address bar)
  • Enter the address shown below
  • Press Enter
  • Login using username and password
sftp://[email protected]
# username: pi
# password: raspberry

Notes

  • Default username is pi
  • Default password is raspberry
  • After login, you can drag and drop ROM files easily

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