Move & Sync Local Media to Gofile with RcloneView (No CLI Required)
Publish and protect your media library by moving it from your hard drive to Gofile—all with clicks, not commands.
Introduction — Why host your local media on Gofile?
If your video edits, raw photos, and audio masters live only on a single drive, they’re one spill or disk error away from disappearing. Moving media to Gofile gives you cloud reach, easy sharing, and space relief on your workstation. With RcloneView, you get the power of rclone in a friendly GUI: connect, preview, copy, and schedule—no terminal needed.
Understanding Gofile (at a glance)
- Gofile is a content storage & distribution platform with a documented REST API. You can create public links and automate uploads via API tokens. gofile.io
- rclone has a dedicated Gofile backend: once configured with your Account API token, you can list, copy, and even make public links via
rclone link. (Note: rclone’s Gofile backend requires a premium Gofile account.) Rclone
Understanding your local media library
- Media projects are big (multi-GB), nested, and often duplicated across versions.
- Good tooling matters: previews, selective copy, and resume-friendly transfers are essential for smooth migrations.
Why move from hard drive → Gofile?
- Shareability: generate public links for clients & collaborators.
- Offload & backup: free local space while keeping an online copy.
- Workflow control: schedule pushes after renders, keep folders in sync.
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
Free core features. Plus automations available.
Step 1 — Preparation
Before you upload:
- Organize folders (e.g.,
Footage/,Stills/,Masters/) to keep jobs clear and repeatable. - Decide your mode: one-time copy of an archive, ongoing sync of an active project, or a nightly schedule.
Step 2 — Connect Gofile in RcloneView
RcloneView wraps rclone’s configuration into a guided flow.
- Open RcloneView → click
+ New Remote - Select Gofile, then paste your Account API token from Gofile My Profile. (Premium required for rclone connections.)
- Name it (e.g.,
MyGofile) and save.
🔍 Helpful guide: (Add Gofile Remote)[/support/howto/remote-storage-connection-settings/gofile]
Step 3 — Run the transfer
RcloneView offers three clear ways to move and maintain your media. Start small, then scale.
A) Drag & Drop (manual, ad-hoc)
- Open your Local media on the left, Gofile on the right, then drag folders/files across—simple and visual.
👉 See more: Copying Files using Drag and Drop
B) Compare & Copy (preview changes)
- Use Compare to see what’s new or changed before copying, reducing surprises and retries.
👉 See more: Compare and Manage Files
C) Sync & Scheduled Jobs (automate)
- Mirror your local Projects folder into Gofile with Sync.
- Dry-run first, then save as a reusable job and set a schedule (e.g., nightly).
👉 See more:
Pro tips
- If Gofile detects duplicate names in a folder, syncing can be noisy—use rclone’s dedupe after upload to clean conflicts.
- Need share links? rclone’s
linkcan create public links programmatically (advanced/CLI).
Conclusion — Recap & extra pointers
- What you gain: safer storage, easier sharing, and less clutter on your local drives.
- How you do it: RcloneView configures Gofile via API token, then lets you Drag & Drop, Compare, or Sync—with scheduling for hands-off upkeep.
FAQs
Q. Do I need a Gofile premium account to use rclone/RcloneView?
A. Yes—rclone’s Gofile backend requires a premium Gofile account and an Account API token from My Profile.
Q. Can I generate public share links for my uploads?
A. Yes. RcloneView nsupports link to create public links (file or folder; folders can download as ZIP; expiry supported on some backends).
Ready to put your media library online—your way?
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