Run RcloneView on Proxmox VE — Cloud Backup for Your Virtual Machines and Containers
Proxmox VE backs up VMs locally. But local backups don't survive hardware failure, fire, or theft. Add RcloneView to push your VM backups to cloud storage for complete disaster recovery.
Proxmox VE is one of the most popular open-source hypervisors, running virtual machines and LXC containers for home labs and production environments. Its built-in Proxmox Backup Server handles local backups excellently, but local-only backup is incomplete. RcloneView adds the cloud layer — pushing VM backups, ISO libraries, and configuration exports to S3, B2, Google Drive, or any cloud provider.
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 Cloud Backup for Proxmox?
Proxmox's local backups protect against VM corruption and accidental deletion. Cloud backups protect against:
- Hardware failure — entire server dies
- Ransomware — local backups encrypted alongside VMs
- Physical disaster — fire, flood, theft
- Site failure — datacenter or home lab gone
Deployment Options
Docker container on Proxmox
Run RcloneView as a Docker container inside a lightweight LXC container on your Proxmox host.
Dedicated LXC container
Create a minimal LXC container specifically for RcloneView with access to your backup storage.
Key Workflows
Sync VM backups to cloud
Point RcloneView at your Proxmox backup storage and sync to cloud:
Schedule nightly offsite backup
After Proxmox creates local backups, RcloneView pushes them to the cloud:
Back up ISO library
Your ISO collection and container templates are hard to recreate. Back them up to cloud storage.
Verify backup integrity
Encrypt sensitive VM data
VM backups can contain sensitive data. Use crypt remotes to encrypt before uploading.
Recommended Strategy
| Data Type | Cloud Tier | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| VM backups (recent) | S3 / B2 | Last 7 days |
| VM backups (archive) | S3 Glacier | Last 90 days |
| ISO library | B2 | Permanent |
| Proxmox config | Google Drive | Last 30 days |
Getting Started
- Deploy RcloneView as a container on Proxmox.
- Add cloud accounts for backup destinations.
- Create sync jobs pointing at your backup storage.
- Schedule after local backups complete.
- Verify regularly with Folder Comparison.
Local backups save you from mistakes. Cloud backups save you from disasters.
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