How to Use rclone to Manage Your Files in the Cloud

Move and manage data without limits

Manage cloud storage workflows with rclone’s easy, efficient feature set.

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Rclone + B2 Cloud Storage

Rclone is a powerful, widely-used, open source command line tool to manage files stored in the cloud. With rclone, storage administrators and workflow developers can manage copying and syncing files to and from local disk, SFTP servers, and many cloud service providers, including Backblaze. Referred to by some as the “Swiss Army Knife of cloud storage,” rclone contains an extremely deep and powerful feature set that empowers smart storage admins and workflow scripters everywhere to meet almost any storage task with ease and efficiency.

Escape the limits of traditional cloud storage interface

Whatever the use case or preferred solutions, the “Swiss Army Knife of cloud storage” connects your cloud workflow for easy data management.

Seamless integration

Built for broad compatibility to support open cloud workflows across the providers you prefer.

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Workflow friendly

Feature-rich services provide extensive configurability and flexibility for fine-tuning.

Cyber resiliency

Fast sync between local storage and cloud services means files are safe and up to date everywhere.

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Cost effective

Backblaze B2 is a fraction the cost of AWS S3, and rclone is free, for high performance at low cost.

How to use rclone with Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage

In just 15 minutes, you can begin managing your storage workflow in the cloud. For more information, see our rclone integration guide.

‍Sign into or sign up for your Backblaze account
In your Backblaze account, create a Bucket.
Create an App Key.
Download and install rclone—follow the instructions here.
Configure rclone for Backblaze B2.
Enter the [set as code] rclone config [end code] command.

Enter [set as code] n [end code] to make a new “remote.”

Give the remote a name, select Backblaze, and enter your App Key and Key ID.