Connect Any SFTP Server to RcloneView — Sync Remote Servers with Cloud Storage
Every Linux server, VPS, and web host speaks SFTP. RcloneView turns any SFTP endpoint into a manageable remote you can browse, sync to cloud storage, and back up on a schedule.
SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) is the universal protocol for secure file access on remote servers. Whether it's a web server, a development box, a VPS, or a dedicated server, SFTP is almost always available. RcloneView connects to any SFTP server and places it alongside your cloud accounts — browse server files visually, sync to S3 or Google Drive, and schedule automated backups.
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.
Add an SFTP Remote
Configure with your server hostname, port (default 22), username, and either password or SSH key authentication. Your server's filesystem appears in the explorer instantly.
Key Workflows
Back up web server to cloud
Sync your web server's /var/www or /home directories to S3 or Google Drive:
Schedule server backups
Automate nightly server backups to cloud storage:
Migrate between servers
Moving to a new server? Open old server SFTP in one pane, new server in the other. Transfer directly.
Sync development files
Keep your local development environment synced with your remote server through cloud storage as an intermediary.
Verify backups
SSH Key Authentication
For automated backups, SSH key authentication is recommended over passwords. Configure your key in the remote settings for passwordless, secure connections.
Performance Tips
- Use compression for text-heavy transfers over slow connections
- Limit concurrent transfers to 2-4 for shared hosting
- Exclude temporary files — filter out
.cache,node_modules,__pycache__ - Schedule off-peak to avoid impacting server performance
Getting Started
- Download RcloneView from rcloneview.com.
- Add your SFTP server as a remote.
- Browse server files in the two-pane explorer.
- Sync to cloud and schedule backups.
If it has SSH, RcloneView can manage it.
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Supported Cloud Providers
