Best cloud storage services with CLI for Untangle NG Firewall (formerly Untangle Gateway): (Comparison)

Introduction

In modern network security deployments, Untangle NG Firewall (formerly Untangle Gateway) is a popular Linux-based solution that combines routing, filtering, VPN and reporting under a single interface. For compliance, archiving and disaster recovery, integrating cloud storage with a command-line interface (CLI) is essential. This article explores the best cloud storage providers offering solid Linux CLI clients, compares their features, and explains how to integrate each with Untangle NG Firewall for automated backups, log archiving or secure file synchronization.

Key Selection Criteria

• Official CLI Support: Native command-line tools simplify scripting and automation.
• End-to-End Encryption: Zero-knowledge or client-side encryption protects sensitive data.
• Linux Compatibility: Native packages or easy installation on Debian/Ubuntu systems.
• Free Tier Pricing: Costs, storage quotas and over-use fees.
• API Limits Reliability: Rate limits, SLA uptime guarantees.
• Integration Ease: Support for cron jobs, systemd timers, WebDAV or FUSE mounting.

Supported Cloud Storage Services

• pCloud
• MEGA
• Proton Drive
• Filen
• Tresorit
• Icedrive
• Backblaze B2
• Dropbox Uploader (dbxcli)

Comparison Table

Top Recommendations for Untangle NG Firewall

• MEGA (megacmd) – Generous free tier, built-in encryption, official CLI with scripting support.
• pCloud (pcloudcc) – Stable Linux daemon, mounting via FUSE, optional client-side encryption.
• Backblaze B2 – Cost-effective for large archives, reliable API, strong ecosystem.
• Proton Drive via rclone – Zero-knowledge encryption, excellent privacy pedigree.

How to Use Each CLI

1. pCloud (pcloudcc)

pCloud provides a native daemon with FUSE support. You can mount your cloud drive locally or push files directly.

Installation on Debian/Ubuntu:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install pcloudcc

Authenticate and mount:

pcloudcc --username your-email@example.com --password YourP@ssw0rd
pcloudcc --mountpoint /mnt/pcloud

Upload a file:

cp /usr/local/untangle/logs/today.log /mnt/pcloud/untangle-logs/

Common Issues

• “Unable to mount”: Check FUSE kernel module and user permissions.
• “Authentication failed”: Verify credentials or use OAuth token.

2. MEGA (MEGAcmd)

Official command-line suite for MEGA.nz, supports interactive shell or one-off commands.

sudo apt-get install megacmd
mega-login your-email@mega.nz
mega-mkdir Backup-Untangle
mega-put /usr/local/untangle/config/ /Backup-Untangle/

Common Issues

• “Rate limit exceeded”: Introduce delays (sleep in scripts) or batch uploads.
• Network errors: Confirm DNS resolution of mega.nz and open UDP ports if needed.

3. Proton Drive (via rclone)

Proton Drive CLI integration uses rclone (v1.62 ).

curl https://rclone.org/install.sh  sudo bash
rclone config
# Create new remote: name “proton”, type “protondrive”
rclone ls proton:
rclone copy /usr/local/untangle/backups proton:untangle-backups

Common Issues

• “Invalid credentials”: Use application-specific passwords from Proton settings.
• “Timeout”: Increase –low-level-retries or –timeout options.

4. Filen (filen-cli)

Filen offers a dedicated binary for Linux. Download latest release, authenticate, and sync folders.

wget https://download.filen.io/filen-cli-linux-amd64 -O filen-cli
chmod  x filen-cli
./filen-cli login --email your@filen.io --password YourSecret
./filen-cli upload /usr/local/untangle/reports /filen/untangle-reports

Common Issues

• “Checksum mismatch”: Ensure file is not modified mid-transfer.
• “API rate limit”: Introduce exponential backoff in scripts.

5. Tresorit (tresorit-cli)

Official CLI provides end-to-end encrypted folder sync.

sudo snap install tresorit-cli  # or use .deb package
tresorit login your@domain.com
tresorit sync /usr/local/untangle/logs Untangle Logs
tresorit upload /usr/local/untangle/db untangle-db-backup

Common Issues

• “Sync conflict”: Use –resolve=latest or manual conflict resolution.
• “Daemon not running”: Start service via systemctl enable –now tresorit-cli.

6. Icedrive (icedrive-cli)

Icedrive CLI supports mounting and direct upload commands.

curl -L https://download.icedrive.net/cli/linux/icedrive-cli-linux-amd64 -o icedrive
chmod  x icedrive
./icedrive auth login your@icedrive.net
./icedrive mount /mnt/icedrive
cp -r /usr/local/untangle/backups /mnt/icedrive/untangle

Common Issues

• “Mount failed”: Verify no conflicting mount points and FUSE support.
• “Stale authentication”: Re-run icedrive auth login to refresh token.

7. Backblaze B2 (b2 CLI)

Backblaze B2’s Python CLI offers robust scripting for large archives and lifecycle rules.

pip install b2
b2 authorize-account YOUR_ID YOUR_KEY
b2 create-bucket untangle-backups allPrivate
b2 upload-file untangle-backups /usr/local/untangle/backup.tar.gz backup.tar.gz

Common Issues

• “Unauthorized”: Confirm account ID and application key in Backblaze console.
• “Bucket not found”: Check bucket name and region consistency.

8. Dropbox Uploader (dbxcli)

Third-party Go-based CLI for Dropbox. Lightweight and scriptable.

wget https://github.com/dropbox/dropbox-sdk-go/releases/latest/download/dbxcli-linux-amd64
chmod  x dbxcli-linux-amd64
mv dbxcli-linux-amd64 /usr/local/bin/dbxcli
dbxcli account
dbxcli mkdir /untangle
dbxcli put /usr/local/untangle/logs/today.log /untangle/today.log

Common Issues

• “Invalid OAuth token”: Retrieve a new token from Dropbox Developer console.
• “API rate limit”: Add retry logic or pause between uploads.

Which One Should You Choose?

• MEA(Practice simplicity): Use MEGAcmd for out-of-the-box encryption and CLI ease.
• Cost-sensitive archiving: Backblaze B2 for large volumes at low cost.
• Privacy-first: Proton Drive via rclone for zero-knowledge compliance.
• Enterprise-grade: Tresorit for advanced sharing controls and compliance reporting.

Typical Problems and Troubleshooting

• Authentication Failures: Revoke and regenerate tokens check clock drift (NTP).
• Rate Limits: Stagger uploads, implement exponential backoff in scripts.
• FUSE Mount Errors: Ensure fuse module is loaded and user has fuse group membership.
• Memory/CPU Constraints: Schedule large syncs during off-peak hours or use chunked transfers.

Conclusion

For Untangle NG Firewall deployments, integrating cloud storage via CLI unlocks powerful automation for backups, log archiving and compliance. MEGA, pCloud and Backblaze B2 stand out as versatile, script-friendly options. Privacy-focused users may prefer Proton Drive via rclone or Tresorit’s end-to-end encryption. By choosing the right CLI tool and handling common issues proactively, your Untangle deployment remains robust, secure and fully backed up to the cloud.