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RcloneView Web Frontend

RcloneView includes a built-in Web Server that lets you access the full RcloneView interface from any web browser. You can browse remotes, manage jobs, and configure settings — all without opening the desktop app window.

This tutorial covers:

  • Enabling the Web Server in RcloneView settings
  • Configuring the port, username, and password
  • Accessing the Web Frontend from a browser
  • Allowing remote access from other devices on your network

What is the Web Frontend?​

The Web Frontend is a browser-based interface for RcloneView that mirrors the desktop app experience. Once the built-in Web Server is running, you can open a browser and interact with RcloneView through a familiar UI that includes:

  • Explorer — browse local and remote storage
  • Jobs — view and manage sync/copy jobs
  • Remotes — manage remote connections
  • Settings — configure RcloneView options

This is useful when you want to manage transfers from another device on the same network, or simply prefer a browser-based workflow.

Requirements​

  • RcloneView installed and running (Desktop)
  • A modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc.)
  • For remote access: devices on the same local network

Step 1: Open Web Server Settings​

  1. Launch RcloneView.
  2. Go to Settings > Network & Misc.
  3. Locate the Web Server section (marked as Beta).
Web Server settings in RcloneView

Step 2: Configure the Web Server​

In the Web Server section, configure the following:

  • Port: The port number for the web server (default: 8580). Change this if the default port conflicts with another service.
  • Username: Set a username for authentication (e.g., admin).
  • Password: Set a password to protect access to the Web Frontend.

Step 3: Enable the Web Server​

  1. Toggle Enable Web Server to On.
  2. The status changes from Stopped to Running on port 8580 (or your configured port).
  3. A Restart Server button appears, which you can use after changing any settings.
Web Server running on port 8580

Step 4: Access the Web Frontend​

  1. Open a web browser on the same machine.
  2. Navigate to http://localhost:8580 (or the port you configured).
  3. The RcloneView login screen appears. Enter the Username and Password you configured in Step 2, then click Sign In.
RcloneView Web Frontend login screen
  1. The RcloneView Web Frontend loads with the full interface — Explorer, Jobs, Remotes, and Settings are all accessible from the left sidebar.
RcloneView Web Frontend Explorer

Step 5: Allow Remote Access (Optional)​

By default, the Web Server only accepts connections from localhost (127.0.0.1). To access RcloneView from other devices on your network:

  1. Toggle Allow remote access to On.
  2. Click Restart Server to apply the change.
  3. On another device, open a browser and navigate to http://<your-computer-ip>:8580.

Security Note: Enabling remote access allows any device on your network to reach the Web Frontend. Always use a strong username and password to protect access.

Summary​

The RcloneView Web Frontend gives you browser-based access to all core features:

  • Enable the Web Server from Settings > Network & Misc
  • Set a port, username, and password for secure access
  • Access the full UI at http://localhost:8580
  • Optionally enable remote access for other devices on your network

Keep RcloneView running in the background, and manage your cloud storage from any browser.