Getting started

KIO Rclone uses exactly the remotes that rclone already knows. First make sure rclone can list the remote from a terminal, then open it in Dolphin.

1. Install the package

On Arch Linux, install kio-rclone from the AUR:

yay -S kio-rclone
kbuildsycoca6 --noincremental

If you already had a version installed, pacman replaces it; you do not need to uninstall it first. To build from source instead, see the README.

2. Configure a remote

Open Rclone Remotes from the application menu or run:

kio-rclone-config

You can add Google Drive, reconnect an existing remote, remove only its configuration entry, open it directly in Dolphin, or use Other Providers… for rclone's regular configurator.

TIP

Test the remote in rclone before debugging Dolphin:

rclone lsd 'My remote:'

3. Open it in Dolphin

Enter rclone:/ in Dolphin's location bar. You will see every configured remote. A remote named Google Drive is available at:

rclone:/Google%20Drive/

Dolphin normally displays spaces for you; %20 only appears in a URL typed by hand.

4. Make your first copy

1. Enter a folder in your remote.
2. Drag a local file there, or copy and paste it.
3. Watch Dolphin's notification: an upload shows preparation, remote progress, and final confirmation.
4. When it finishes, press F5 to request a fresh listing from the provider.

To understand what happens when you pause a copy, read Transfers.

Google Drive: do it right from the start

rclone's shared Client ID has a global quota and can introduce delays or limits. For a stable experience, configure your own Google Drive OAuth client before moving many files:

Create your Google Cloud project