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File Management

Tools for managing, syncing, backing up, and accessing your files.

Applications

Choosing File Management Tools

FileBrowser - Best for simple web-based file access. Perfect for managing server files through your browser.

Nextcloud - Full-featured cloud platform like Dropbox/Google Drive. Includes calendar, contacts, office suite, and more.

Rclone - Essential for cloud storage users. Upload/sync media to Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, etc.

Syncthing - Best for syncing files between multiple devices. No central server needed.

Duplicati - Automated encrypted backups to cloud storage. Protect your important data.

Resilio Sync - Fast peer-to-peer file synchronization without size limits.

Common Use Cases

Cloud Storage Integration

Use Rclone to upload your media library to Google Drive:

qb install rclone -u username
# Configure remote storage
rclone config
# Mount cloud storage
rclone mount remote: /mnt/cloud

Automated Backups

Duplicati can automatically backup your:

  • Application configurations
  • Database files
  • Personal documents
  • Media library metadata

File Access

FileBrowser provides easy web access to:

  • Download files from server
  • Upload files to server
  • Manage permissions
  • Preview media files

Multi-Device Sync

Syncthing syncs files between:

  • Your server and desktop
  • Multiple servers
  • Mobile devices
  • No cloud middleman required

Installation

qb install filebrowser -u username
qb install nextcloud -u username
qb install rclone -u username
qb install syncthing -u username
qb install duplicati -u username

Security Notes

  • FileBrowser provides direct file system access - use strong passwords
  • Nextcloud has extensive permission controls for multi-user setups
  • Duplicati encrypts all backups before uploading
  • Syncthing uses encrypted connections between devices
TransmissionResilio Sync