Effortless Sync from Cloudflare R2 to AWS S3 with RcloneView
Learn how to back up or replicate your Cloudflare R2 data to AWS S3 in a user-friendly way—without touching the command line.
The Why Behind Syncing R2 and S3
While Cloudflare R2 stands out with its zero egress fees, making it a cost-effective storage choice, AWS S3 still dominates with a mature ecosystem—including lifecycle rules, encryption, and regional availability. Syncing data from R2 to S3 offers the best of both worlds—cost savings with strategic resiliency.
Cloudflare R2 at a Glance
- No outgoing data charges—great for heavy usage
- Simple pay-as-you-go pricing with S3-compatible API
Why Keep Data in AWS S3?
- Advanced features: versioning, IAM controls, storage tiers
- Broad integration with AWS tools and services
Syncing from R2 to S3 helps:
- Safeguard data with reliable AWS infrastructure
- Maintain compatibility for workflows tied to AWS services
- Merge R2’s affordability with S3’s functionality
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-by-Step: RcloneView Workflow for R2 → S3
Step 1 – Prepare Access
Ensure you have:
- Cloudflare R2 credentials (Access Key, Secret Key)
- AWS S3 access key/secret and region info
- Decide on one-time backup or recurring sync
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Step 2 – Add Remotes in RcloneView
- Open RcloneView, click
+ New Remote - For R2:
- Select provider as S3-compatible, choose Cloudflare
- Input your R2 keys and endpoint (i.e.,
https://<account>.r2.cloudflarestorage.com)
- For AWS S3:
- Choose Amazon S3, add credentials, name it clearly (e.g.,
MyS3)
- Choose Amazon S3, add credentials, name it clearly (e.g.,
- Confirm both appear side by side in the Explorer view
👉 See more: How to Add S3 Remote
Step 3 – Execute the Sync
Method A – Drag & Drop
Quick and visual—drag files from R2 pane into your S3 pane.
👉 See more: Copying Files using Drag and Drop
Method B – Compare & Copy Use the Compare feature to highlight new or changed files and select what to sync.
👉 See more: Compare and Manage Files
Method C – Sync & Scheduled Jobs
Setup recurring tasks:
- Choose R2 folder as source, S3 as destination
- Click Sync, preview (dry-run), then save as job
- Optionally schedule and let RcloneView handle it automatically
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Final Thoughts & Tips
A Quick Recap
- R2: Affordable with zero egress; S3: Feature-rich and highly integrated
- RcloneView: Simple GUI interface that bridges both without requiring CLI skills
Extra Smart Moves
- Use R2 for public-facing assets; sync to S3 for long-term archiving or auditability
- Apply lifecycle rules on S3 for tiered storage—reduce costs even in sync workflows
- Monitor job outcomes via logs and quick visual feedback in RcloneView
FAQs
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Do I need technical skills to do this? | Not at all—RcloneView provides a clean, visual interface. |
| Will syncing incur egress fees? | Transfers from R2 have no egress costs. AWS may charge for incoming storage operations, depending on tier. |
| Is scheduling recurring syncs valuable? | Absolutely—keeps your AWS backup updated without manual effort. |
Ready to bridge your Cloudflare R2 and AWS S3 environments effortlessly?
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