rclone sync --dry-run ./files remote:bucket/files

Category: Backup & Restore

rclone sync --dry-run ./files remote:bucket/files

Preview what a sync would change

Shows exactly which files would be copied, updated or deleted by rclone sync without touching the remote. Always run this before the real sync, especially the first time. Follow up with rclone check to confirm the real sync landed.
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