How to use WinSCP to copy files / directories to directory that requires root privilege when root login has been disabled.

This post is about how to use WinSCP to copy files and/or directories to a Linux directory that requires root privilege but root login has been disabled for security reason.

Method - 1: Use WinSCP and Putty

1. Copy the files / directories from your computer to your home directory on a Linux machine using WinSCP first.