Rclone is a command-line file synchronization and transfer tool for local and cloud storage systems. It is widely used for encrypted offsite backups and cross-provider data movement.
- Synchronizing data between servers and object storage.
- Backup pipelines with encryption and retention on cloud backends.
- Cross-cloud migrations and periodic archival jobs.
- Support for many providers (S3-compatible, Google Drive, OneDrive, B2, WebDAV, and more).
sync, copy, move, and check workflows.- Optional encryption via
crypt remotes.
- Mount and remote-control capabilities for advanced operations.
- GitHub releases currently show
v1.73.0 (January 30, 2026).
- Official documentation and downloads are maintained at
rclone.org.
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