Simplify and Improve Crypt Remote Setup in RcloneView

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:page_facing_up: Description

Rclone offers powerful encryption through the Crypt remote, allowing users to:

  • :locked: Encrypt file names, directory structures, and contents

  • :luggage: Store secure backups in public or private cloud providers

  • :key: Maintain confidentiality without relying on third-party apps

In RcloneView, we aim to simplify this complex setup for end users by:

:white_check_mark: Wrapping crypt: remotes as Alias-based overlays,

:white_check_mark: Allowing intuitive remote selection (e.g., “Encrypt on top of Dropbox: /Secure”)

:white_check_mark: Providing visual UI to input password / salt / obscured keys safely

:blue_book: See Reference UX:

:backhand_index_pointing_right: Alias | RcloneView Support Center

:sparkles: Planned Improvements

We are exploring several ideas to make Crypt easier and safer for non-technical users:

Proposed Improvement Description
:puzzle_piece: Auto-alias generation Let users pick a target remote + folder path; generate crypt alias automatically
:soap: UI validation Warn users when password/salt is empty or insecure

:megaphone: We Want Your Ideas!

RcloneView users:

  • What features or UI tweaks would make encrypted cloud storage easier for you?

  • Would UI-based restore of encrypted data be helpful?

:open_mailbox_with_raised_flag: Please comment below or upvote this feature post.

Your input helps shape our roadmap – especially for secure workflows.

:date: Roadmap (Tentative)

  • :white_check_mark: Maintain Alias-based crypt setup with strong defaults

  • :compass: Consider integrating with upcoming “Job Template” & “Auto-Sync” system

  • :magnifying_glass_tilted_left: Investigate user’s ideas for encryption

:man_raising_hand: Help us Improve Encrypted Cloud Backups

If you care about security, and want to make encrypted storage easier to use,

vote for this feature and suggest what YOU want to see.