Manage STRATO HiDrive — Sync with Google Drive, S3, and Other Clouds Using RcloneView
STRATO HiDrive is one of the most popular cloud storage services in Germany, offering GDPR-compliant storage with servers in the EU. But if your workflow includes Google Drive, S3, or international collaborators, you need a way to bridge the gap.
HiDrive by STRATO is a trusted European cloud storage provider, widely used by German businesses and individuals. Data stored in HiDrive stays on German servers under strict EU data protection laws. RcloneView connects HiDrive to 70+ other cloud providers, enabling backup, migration, and multi-cloud workflows while keeping your EU data sovereign.
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.
Why HiDrive?
- GDPR compliance — Data stored on German servers under EU law.
- Reliable infrastructure — STRATO is one of Europe's largest hosting providers.
- WebDAV/SFTP access — Standard protocols for integration.
- Good pricing — Competitive European cloud storage rates.
Setting Up HiDrive in RcloneView
Connect via WebDAV or SFTP
- Open RcloneView and click Add Remote.
- Select WebDAV or SFTP as the type.
- Enter your HiDrive server URL and credentials.
Key Workflows
HiDrive → S3 (off-site backup outside EU)
For disaster recovery across regions, back up to a different provider:
Google Drive → HiDrive (GDPR migration)
Move data from US-based clouds to GDPR-compliant HiDrive:
HiDrive → Google Drive (collaboration)
Sync specific folders to Google Drive for international team collaboration.
Encrypted backup
Use crypt remotes for additional encryption on top of HiDrive's storage.
Verify and Monitor
Getting Started
- Download RcloneView from rcloneview.com.
- Add HiDrive via WebDAV or SFTP.
- Sync with other clouds for backup or collaboration.
- Schedule automated jobs.
European data sovereignty with global cloud flexibility.
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