Virtual Remote Overview and Setup

Virtual Remotes add functional layers on top of existing cloud remotes. They do not store data themselves; instead, they make your current remotes more convenient, faster, safer, or more flexible.

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What is a Virtual Remote?

A Virtual Remote is a feature layer that:

• Extends existing remotes without moving data.
• Keeps storage in the original remote while adding convenience.
• Helps with faster access, privacy, or unified views.

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Types of Virtual Remotes

RcloneView provides nine Virtual Remote types:

1. Alias
   Shortcut to jump directly to a specific cloud folder.
   Example: bookmark a deep Google Drive path for instant access.
   👉 See: Alias Remote Guide

2. Crypt
   Encrypt filenames, contents, and folders for privacy.
   👉 See: Crypt Remote Guide

3. Memory
   Stores data in RAM for ultra-fast temporary usage; clears when closed.

4. Cache
   Speeds up slow remotes with caching; faster repeated reads and streaming.

5. Chunker
   Splits large files into chunks to bypass service size limits and improve stability.

6. Combine
   Shows multiple folders under one remote as separate subfolders.
   👉 See: Combine Remote Guide

7. Union
   Merges multiple folders into one unified view.
   👉 See: Union Remote Guide

8. Hasher
   Adds hashing where the backend lacks it; useful for integrity checks.

9. Compress
   Compresses files before upload to save space.

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How to Add a Virtual Remote

All Virtual Remotes are created from New Remote > Virtual.

Step 1 — Open New Remote

• From the top menu: Remote > New Remote.
• Choose the Virtual tab to see all Virtual Remote types.

Step 2 — Pick the Virtual Remote type

Each type has its own required fields. Examples:

• Alias: name + target folder.
• Crypt: encryption password + target folder.
• Union: multiple Remote:Path upstreams.
• Combine: directory labels + remote paths list.
• Chunker: source remote + chunk settings.

RcloneView guides you through the required inputs for each type.

Step 3 — Use the Virtual Remote

After creation, the Virtual Remote appears just like any remote in:

• Remote Manager
• Explorer file browser
• Sync / Compare / Job dialogs

Remember: Virtual Remotes are feature layers. Actual files stay in the underlying remote paths.

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When to Use Virtual Remotes

Need	Recommended Virtual Remote
Strengthen cloud security	Crypt
View multiple folders together	Union
Bookmark or tidy complex paths	Alias
Organize complex projects	Combine
Upload very large files	Chunker
Speed up repeated reads	Cache
Verify data integrity	Hasher
Save storage with compression	Compress

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Quick Reference

Virtual Remote	Role
Alias	Folder shortcut
Crypt	Encrypted storage
Memory	RAM-based temporary storage
Cache	Speed boost via caching
Chunker	Chunk large files for upload
Combine	Group multiple folders as separate views
Union	Merge multiple folders into one view
Hasher	Add hashing for integrity checks
Compress	Compress files before upload

Virtual Remotes make cloud workflows more powerful and flexible. In RcloneView, you can enable these capabilities with just a few clicks—no complicated setup required.