Best cloud storage services with CLI for Rescatux: (Tutorial)

Introduction

When working with a rescue distribution like Rescatux, having reliable cloud storage accessible via the command line is essential for automated backups, remote recovery and disaster mitigation. This article reviews the top cloud storage services offering CLI tools or native support on Linux, with a focus on Rescatux compatibility. We cover installation, configuration, typical problems and a detailed comparison.

Top Recommended Cloud Storage Solutions for Rescatux

1. pCloud
2. MEGA
3. Proton Drive
4. Filen
5. Tresorit
6. Icedrive
7. Backblaze B2 (official CLI)
8. Rclone (universal CLI for many providers)

Comparison Table

How to Use Each Service via CLI on Rescatux

1. pCloud

Installation:

apt-get update
apt-get install pcloudcc

Configuration amp Mount:

# Authorize your account
pcloudcc --authorize
# Start daemon with mount point
pcloudcc --path /mnt/pcloud
# Verify files
ls /mnt/pcloud

2. MEGA

Installation:

apt-get update
apt-get install megacmd

Login amp Sync:

# Log in
mega-login you@example.com yourPassword
# List remote cloud
mega-ls /
# Download folder
mega-get /remote/folder /local/folder
# Upload file
mega-put /local/file /remote/

3. Proton Drive (beta CLI or rclone WebDAV)

While Proton Drive’s native CLI is in beta preview, the easiest integration is via WebDAV with rclone.

# Install rclone
apt-get install rclone

# Configure Proton Drive remote
rclone config create protondrive webdav 
  url https://api.protondrive.ch/webdav 
  vendor other

# Mount or sync
rclone lsd protondrive:
rclone mount protondrive: /mnt/proton

4. Filen (via WebDAV rclone)

# Configure Filen remote
rclone config create filen webdav 
  url https://dav.filen.io 
  vendor other 
  user you@example.com 
  pass yourPassword

# List  copy
rclone ls filen:
rclone copy /local/path filen:Backup/

5. Tresorit (via WebDAV rclone)

rclone config create tresorit webdav 
  url https://webdav.tresorit.com 
  vendor other 
  user you@example.com 
  pass yourAppPassword

rclone ls tresorit:

6. Icedrive (via WebDAV rclone)

rclone config create icedrive webdav 
  url https://dav.icedrive.io 
  vendor other 
  user you@example.com 
  pass yourPassword

rclone sync /local/folder icedrive:MyBackups

7. Backblaze B2 (official CLI)

Installation:

apt-get update
apt-get install python3-pip
pip3 install b2

Authorize amp Use:

# Authorize account
b2 authorize-account YOUR_ACCOUNT_ID YOUR_APP_KEY

# List buckets
b2 list-buckets

# Upload file
b2 upload-file my-bucket /local/file.txt remote-file.txt

8. Rclone (universal CLI)

apt-get update
apt-get install rclone

# Run guided setup
rclone config

# Example: copy local to pCloud remote created above
rclone copy /home/rescatux/data pcloud:RescatuxBackup

Which One Should You Choose?

Your optimal choice depends on:

• Storage needs amp budget: MEGA (20 GB free), pCloud (10 GB free) or Icedrive (10 GB free) offer generous free tiers.
• Encryption requirements: If you want built-in end-to-end encryption, MEGA, Proton Drive, Tresorit and Filen excel.
• CLI maturity: pCloud and MEGA have official, well-supported tools. Others rely on rclone WebDAV, which is stable but one layer removed.
• Data transfer speed: Backblaze B2 and pCloud are known for robust performance, especially with rclone’s chunked transfers.
• Platform integration: If you already use ProtonMail or Tresorit’s ecosystem, staying within that service can simplify authentication and billing.

Typical Problems amp Solutions

• “Fuse library not found”:
  Install FUSE:

  apt-get install fuse

• Authentication errors:
  Double-check credentials or app-specific passwords. For rclone, use rclone config reconnect or recreate the remote.
• Slow uploads:
  Enable parallel transfers in rclone by adding --transfers 8 or tuning chunk size with --tpslimit.
• Mount disconnects:
  Use --daemon or systemd unit for persistent rclone mounts. Check journal logs for FUSE errors.
• WebDAV quirks:
  Some services limit WebDAV speed or disable directory listings. Use API-based CLI when available (e.g., pcloudcc, megacmd).

Conclusion

Rescatux users gain maximum flexibility by pairing a robust CLI client or the universal rclone tool with the cloud storage service best suited to their security, storage and performance needs. For official support and fastest updates, choose pCloud or MEGA. For privacy and strong encryption, turn to Proton Drive or Tresorit via rclone. When cost-efficiency and scalability matter, Backblaze B2 with its official b2 CLI is unbeatable. Armed with the examples above, you can install, configure and automate cloud backups directly from your Rescatux live environment.