Easy Steps to Backup with Rclone on Google Drive

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Introduction

In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to back up your data to Google Drive using Rclone on a Windows operating system. This guide is suitable for both beginners and experienced users.

Step 1: Download and Extract Rclone

First, download Rclone from this link. Extract the downloaded file to a specific location on your computer.

Step 2: Run Command Prompt with Administrative Privileges

Search for CMD in the Start menu and run it as an administrator.

Step 3: Navigate to the Rclone File Location

Change the directory to the location where you extracted Rclone:

cd #rclone_file_location

Step 4: Note the Rclone Configuration File Location

Take note of the location of the Rclone configuration file:

C:\Users\user\AppData\Roaming\rclone\rclone.conf

Step 5: Create a New Remote Connection

When prompted with “No remotes found, make a new one?”, type n:

No remotes found, make a new one? - n

Step 6: Enter a Name for the New Remote

Type drive as the name for the new remote:

Enter name for new remote: drive

Step 7: Specify Google Drive

Type drive when asked for the Google Drive number or type just number:

Storage> drive

Step 8: Leave Client ID and Client Secret Empty

Leave these fields empty:

client_id>
client_secret>

Step 9: Specify the Scope

Type drive or 1 for the scope:

scope> 1

Step 10: Skip Advanced Configuration

When asked if you want to edit advanced config, type n:

y/n> n

Step 11: Use Web Browser for Authentication

When prompted to use a web browser for authentication, type y:

y/n> y

Step 12: Authenticate via Browser

Your browser will automatically navigate to a URL like this:

http://127.0.0.1:53682/auth?state=AbiF4_ck-Q-1x4ZBbQXag

Log in to your Google Drive account via the browser and accept rclone.

Step 13: Locate the Rclone Configuration File

Go to the location of the Rclone configuration file:

C:\Users\user\AppData\Roaming\rclone\rclone.conf

Step 14: Upload the Configuration File to Your Server

Copy the Rclone configuration file and upload it to your server via sFTP:

/root/.config/rclone

Note: Make sure to make hidden files visible on your sFTP client and on your PC.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can successfully set up and integrate Rclone with Google Drive. This process ensures that your data is securely backed up and can be restored when needed. For more information and support, visit the Rclone documentation or Cloudpanel documentation.