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Turn RcloneView into a Discord chatops console: get job alerts, list jobs, and start or stop them from Discord without opening your PC.

With Discord Remote Control, RcloneView sends job start, complete, and error alerts to you and accepts simple commands to run or stop jobs. It is perfect for long backups, overnight syncs, or remote servers where you still want fast control via Discord on desktop or mobile.

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RcloneView is a cross-platform GUI for rclone. Compare folders, transfer or sync files, and automate multi-cloud workflows with a clean, visual interface.

• One-click jobs: Copy · Sync · Compare
• Schedulers & history for reliable automation
• Works with Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, S3, WebDAV, SFTP and more

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What you can do from Discord​

• Real-time Notifications: Get alerted immediately when a job starts, completes, or encounters an error.
• List Jobs: View all your registered RcloneView jobs in a clean list.
• Remote Job Control: Start jobs by name or by index (#N), or stop them instantly.
• On-demand Status: Check progress, transfer speed, and estimated time remaining anytime.

Note: RcloneView must be running on your PC or server to process Discord commands.

Prerequisites​

• RcloneView installed and running (Desktop or Headless).
• A Discord account.
• A Discord server where you can install a bot (Guild Install).
• Internet connectivity.

Step 1: Create your Discord Application and Bot​

For maximum security, RcloneView uses a “bring your own bot” approach. Your data goes straight between RcloneView and Discord—no third-party relay.

1. Go to the Discord Developer Portal and click New Application. Name it (e.g., RcloneView).
2. Open Installation, choose Guild Install as the Installation Context (turn off User Install if enabled), and save.
3. Go to the Bot tab, click Add Bot, then copy or reset to get your Discord Bot Token. Keep it secret.
4. If you plan to send plain text commands (not only slash commands), enable MESSAGE CONTENT INTENT in the Bot tab so RcloneView can read command text.

Step 2: Create a Server and Install the Bot​

To use the bot, you need a Discord server (also called a "Guild") where the bot can live. If you don't have a private server for your RcloneView logs, follow the steps below.

Step 2-1 Create a New Discord Server​

1. Open your Discord app (Desktop or Web).
2. Click the plus (+) icon (Add a Server) at the bottom of your server list on the left.
3. Select Create My Own.
4. Choose For me and my friends.
5. Give your server a name (e.g., RcloneView Control Center) and click Create.

Step 2-2 Install the Bot to Your Server​

1. Go back to the Discord Developer Portal.
2. Open OAuth2 > URL Generator.
3. Select scopes: bot and applications.commands.
4. In Bot Permissions, select Send Messages, Use Slash Commands, and Attach Files (if you want to receive log files).
5. Copy the generated URL at the bottom and paste it into your browser.
6. Select the server you just created (e.g., RcloneView Control Center) and click Authorize.

Step 3: Collect the Values RcloneView Needs​

• Discord Bot Token: From the Bot tab (Step 1-3).
• Discord Application ID: From General Information in the Developer Portal.
• My Discord User ID (Snowflake): A long numeric ID that uniquely identifies you.

How to get your Discord User ID​

1. In Discord (Desktop or Web), open User Settings (⚙️).
2. Go to Advanced and toggle Developer Mode on.
3. Right-click your profile picture or username (bottom left or in a member list) and choose Copy User ID. Save the number (example: 123456789012345678).

Why is this ID needed?

• Security: Only commands from your account are processed by the app.
• Direct Notifications: The bot knows exactly which user to DM when a job starts or fails.

Step 4: Enable Discord Control in RcloneView​

1. Open RcloneView and go to Settings -> Interfaces & Notifications.
2. Turn on the Discord Remote Control switch.
3. Enter your Discord Bot Token, Discord Application ID, and My Discord User ID in the fields.
4. Click Send Test Message to verify that you receive a DM from the bot.

⌨️ Command Guide (ChatOps)​

Send commands to the bot (DM is recommended for privacy; channels also work if the bot has access):

• /help — Show all available commands.
• /joblist — List all registered jobs for the current connection.
• /start <jobName> — Start a job by its exact name.
• /start #<number> — Start a job using its index from /joblist (e.g., /start #1).
• /stop <JobId> — Stop a running job using its Job ID.
• /jobstatus <JobId> — Check real-time progress and statistics for a specific job.

Security and Management Tips​

• User Identification: Only the configured Discord User ID is authorized to execute commands.
• Token Safety: Treat your Bot Token and Application ID like passwords. Reset them if exposed.
• Online Status: If RcloneView is not running, the Discord bot will not respond to commands.

Related Resources​

• RcloneView Basic Guide
• Job Scheduling and Automation
• Real-time Transfer Monitoring

Wrap-up​

Discord turns RcloneView into a mobile command center: you stay notified, you can start or stop jobs instantly, and you respond faster to failures. Set it up once, keep the tokens safe, and manage your cloud automation with confidence even when you are away from your desk.

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Turn RcloneView into a chatops console: get job alerts, list jobs, and start or stop them from Slack, even when you are away from your PC.

With Slack Remote Control, RcloneView sends job start, complete, and error alerts to your phone and accepts simple slash commands to run or stop jobs. It is perfect for long backups, overnight syncs, or remote servers where you still want quick control via mobile.

Manage & Sync All Clouds in One Place

RcloneView is a cross-platform GUI for rclone. Compare folders, transfer or sync files, and automate multi-cloud workflows with a clean, visual interface.

• One-click jobs: Copy · Sync · Compare
• Schedulers & history for reliable automation
• Works with Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, S3, WebDAV, SFTP and more

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Get Started Free →

Free core features. Plus automations available.

What you can do from Slack​

• Real-time Notifications: Get alerted immediately when a job starts, completes, or encounters an error.
• List Jobs: View all your registered RcloneView jobs in a clean list.
• Remote Job Control: Start jobs by name or by index (#N), or stop them instantly.
• On-demand Status: Check progress, transfer speed, and estimated time remaining anytime.

Note: RcloneView must be running on your PC or server to process Slack commands.

Prerequisites​

• RcloneView installed and running (Desktop or Headless).
• A Slack account and your own workspace.
• Internet connectivity.

Step 1: Create your Slack App (Using Manifest)​

For maximum security, RcloneView uses a "private app" approach where you create your own bot. This ensures your data never passes through any third-party servers—it goes directly from your PC to Slack.

1. Go to the Slack API Dashboard and click [Create New App].

2. Select [From a manifest].

3. Select the Workspace where you want to install the app and click [Next].

4. Select the [JSON] tab, delete the existing content, and paste the code below:

{
    "display_information": {
        "name": "RcloneView",
        "description": "Effortlessly browse, organize, transfer files across your cloud storages.",
        "background_color": "#3f2f3f"
    },
    "features": {
        "bot_user": {
            "display_name": "RcloneView",
            "always_online": false
        },
        "slash_commands": [
            {
                "command": "/help",
                "description": "Show all commands",
                "should_escape": false
            },
            {
                "command": "/joblist",
                "description": "List jobs",
                "should_escape": false
            },
            {
                "command": "/start",
                "description": "Start a job (Enter number or name)",
                "usage_hint": "<#number> or <jobName>",
                "should_escape": false
            },
            {
                "command": "/stop",
                "description": "Stop a running job by JobId",
                "usage_hint": "<JobId>",
                "should_escape": false
            },
            {
                "command": "/jobstatus",
                "description": "Check status by JobId",
                "usage_hint": "<JobId>",
                "should_escape": false
            }
        ]
    },
    "oauth_config": {
        "scopes": {
            "bot": [
                "commands",
                "chat:write",
                "chat:write.public",
                "im:write",
                "app_mentions:read",
                "files:write"
            ]
        }
    },
    "settings": {
        "interactivity": {
            "is_enabled": true
        },
        "org_deploy_enabled": false,
        "socket_mode_enabled": true,
        "token_rotation_enabled": false
    }
}

5. Click [Next], then click [Create] to finish creating your app.

Step 2: Get your Tokens​

You need two types of tokens for RcloneView setup. Treat these like passwords and never share them with others.

① Get the App Token (For Socket Mode)​

1. In the left menu, go to [Basic Information].
2. Scroll down to the [App-Level Tokens] section and click [Generate Token and Scopes].
3. Set the name to RcloneView, click [Add Scope], select connections:write, and then click [Generate].
4. Copy the token starting with xapp-... and save it.

② Get the Bot Token (For Messaging)​

1. In the left menu, go to [Install App].
2. Click the green [Install to Workspace] button and click [Allow].
3. Copy the Bot User OAuth Token starting with xoxb-... and save it.

Step 3: Enable Messages Tab​

1. Click App Home in the left menu.
2. Turn on Messages Tab
3. Check Allow users to send Slash commands and messages from the messages tab

This will allow you to send slash commands to your bot directly.

Step 4: Find your Member ID​

The bot needs your unique ID to know which user to send notifications (DM) to.

1. Open your Slack app, click your profile picture, and select [Profile].
2. Click the [More (···)] button.
3. Select [Copy member ID] at the bottom of the menu. (Example: U1234567890)

Step 5: Enable Slack Control in RcloneView​

1. Open RcloneView and go to Settings -> Interfaces & Notifications.
2. Turn on the Slack Remote Control switch.
3. Enter your App Token, Bot Token, and Member ID in the respective fields.
4. Click [Send Test Message] to verify that you receive a message on your phone.

⌨️ Command Guide (ChatOps)​

Type these commands in any chat where the bot is present:

• /help - Show all available commands.
• /joblist - List all registered jobs for the current connection.
• /start <jobName> - Start a job by its exact name.
• /start #<number> - Start a job using its index from /joblist (e.g., /start #1).
• /stop <JobId> - Stop a running job using its Job ID.
• /jobstatus <JobId> - Check real-time progress and statistics for a specific job.

Security and Management Tips​

• User Identification: Only the configured Member ID is authorized to execute commands.
• Token Rotation: If your tokens are ever exposed, go to the Slack API page and click Regenerate immediately.
• Offline Status: If RcloneView is not running, the Slack bot will not respond to commands.

Related Resources​

• RcloneView Basic Guide
• Job Scheduling and Automation
• Real-time Transfer Monitoring

Wrap-up​

Telegram turns RcloneView into a mobile command center: you stay notified, you can start or stop jobs instantly, and you respond faster to failures. Set it up once, keep the tokens safe, and manage your cloud automation with confidence even when you are away from your desk.

Supported Cloud Providers

View All Providers →

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"Don't put all your eggs in one basket." This age-old wisdom is the cornerstone of modern Disaster Recovery (DR). Relying on a single cloud provider or region leaves your business vulnerable to outages, cyberattacks, and data loss.

Multi-cloud disaster recovery is a strategic approach that ensures the availability of your critical data and applications by replicating them across multiple cloud environments and geographic regions. By mirroring data across providers like AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure, you mitigate the risks of single points of failure and ensure business continuity even in the face of catastrophic events.

RcloneView simplifies this complex process, offering a powerful GUI to manage, sync, and automate your multi-cloud DR strategy without the need for complex scripts.

Command-line tools are powerful, but they leave you in the dark. Did that file actually transfer? Which version is newer? RcloneView shines a light on your data with a visual dashboard that tracks every move, change, and sync.

Managing cloud storage via the command line (CLI) is efficient for scripts, but it's a nightmare for visibility. When you run rclone sync, you see a stream of text, but understanding the state of your data requires mental gymnastics. RcloneView bridges the gap between the raw power of rclone and the human need for visual confirmation.

Turn nightly backups into a set-and-forget workflow with RcloneView’s scheduler and visual job controls.

Why automated cloud backup converts​

“Automated cloud backup” is one of the highest-intent search terms for storage tools. Teams want:

• Predictable recovery points without manual starts.
• Multi-cloud safety—copy data to S3, Wasabi, Cloudflare R2, or B2.
• Auditable history to prove compliance.
• GUI-first control so ops and non-CLI teammates can manage schedules.

RcloneView rides on the rclone engine but wraps it with Jobs, Compare, and scheduling so you can automate backups visually.

Move terabytes between clouds faster by tuning RcloneView’s parallelism, chunk sizes, and retry logic—no CLI scripts required.

Why performance tuning matters for enterprise migrations​

When copy windows are tight, every minute counts. Slow or unstable transfers can:

• Delay product launches or compliance deadlines.
• Inflate egress bills as stalled jobs retry inefficiently.
• Leave teams juggling ad-hoc scripts instead of a consistent GUI workflow.

RcloneView builds on the proven rclone engine so you can optimize speed visually:

• Configure rclone parallel transfers per job.
• Adjust chunked uploads for S3, Wasabi, Cloudflare R2, Backblaze B2, and more.
• Monitor throughput and retries from Job History—then iterate without touching the CLI.

Planning your multi-cloud strategy? Here’s how to pick the best Rclone-supported providers for 2025.

Why publish a “best cloud storage 2025” comparison for RcloneView?​

Multi-cloud backups are no longer optional. Teams want the flexibility to mix hyperscale storage, collaboration drives, and cost-efficient archives—ideally orchestrated from one interface. This guide compares 10 Rclone-supported providers so you can:

• Build a short list based on cost, speed, compliance, or automation.
• Understand where RcloneView adds visibility (Explorer, Compare, Jobs).
• Confidently pitch “best cloud storage 2025” options to stakeholders with data-driven pros/cons.

Bridge your on-prem NAS with S3-compatible clouds and Cloudflare R2 using RcloneView’s visual workflows.

Why hybrid cloud storage is trending in 2025​

Teams want LAN-speed collaboration plus cloud durability and edge delivery. That means:

• A NAS (Synology, QNAP, TrueNAS, etc.) keeps day-to-day files close to the team.
• Amazon S3 or Wasabi stores long-term backups, analytics data, or compliance snapshots.
• Cloudflare R2 pushes content to users globally without surprise egress bills.

Juggling these manually is painful—different portals, scripts, and cron jobs. RcloneView unifies them:

• Add NAS (via SMB/NFS/WebDAV), S3-compatible buckets, and Cloudflare R2 in the same Explorer.
• Use Compare, drag-and-drop, and Jobs to automate every leg of the workflow.
• Track history, alerts, and dry runs to keep hybrid operations auditable.

Bring all your object-storage clouds under one roof—without touching the command line.

Why centralize S3-compatible storage across Amazon, Wasabi, and Cloudflare R2?​

If you’re working with large volumes of data or managing multi-cloud backups, you know that storage isn’t one-size-fits-all.

• Amazon S3 offers global scale and maturity.
• Wasabi provides cost-efficient, high-capacity storage.
• Cloudflare R2 eliminates egress fees for distribution workloads.

The catch? Each has its own console, API, and toolset. That’s where RcloneView steps in.
By layering a modern GUI over the proven rclone engine, it unifies your S3, Wasabi, and R2 storage into a single interface—so you can manage, compare, and automate cross-cloud transfers with ease.

Keep your sensitive files safe—even in the cloud. With RcloneView, you can encrypt and manage your cloud backups visually using rclone’s crypt backend, ensuring complete privacy for Google Drive, OneDrive, S3, and more—no scripting needed.

Why encrypt your cloud backups?​

Cloud storage is convenient and reliable, but your files still live on someone else’s servers. Without encryption, service providers (or anyone who gains access to your account) could read your data.

Encrypting your cloud backups gives you true ownership of your information—only you hold the decryption key.