How to find the config file

The easiest way is to let rclone tell you:

rclone config file

This command shows you exactly where the config file is located.

Default locations

Windows

C:\Users\YourName\AppData\Roaming\rclone\rclone.conf

Or sometimes:

C:\Users\YourName\.config\rclone\rclone.conf

Mac

/Users/YourName/.config/rclone/rclone.conf

Linux

/home/YourName/.config/rclone/rclone.conf

Can't find it?

If the file doesn't exist yet:

1. You haven't configured any remotes

   # Create your first remote
   rclone config

2. Create an empty config

   # Just create the file
   rclone config touch

Troubleshooting

"Config file not found" Error

This is just a notice, not an error! It means:

• You haven't set up any remotes yet
• The config file will be created when you add your first remote

Hidden Folders

The .config folder is hidden by default:

Windows:

• Show hidden files in Explorer
• Or type the path directly in the address bar

Mac Finder:

• Press Cmd + Shift + . to show hidden files
• Or use Terminal

Linux File Manager:

• Press Ctrl + H to show hidden files
• Or use terminal

Permission Denied

If you can't read the config:

# Check ownership
ls -la ~/.config/rclone/rclone.conf

# Fix ownership (if needed)
sudo chown $USER:$USER ~/.config/rclone/rclone.conf
chmod 600 ~/.config/rclone/rclone.conf