rclone

Rclone is an open source, multi threaded, command line computer program to manage or migrate content on cloud and other high latency storage. Its capabilities include sync, transfer, crypt, cache, union, compress and mount. The rclone website lists supported backends including S3 and Google Drive. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rclone)

CLI & GUI

• CLI - https://rclone.org/
• commands, https://rclone.org/commands/
• GUI - https://kapitainsky.github.io/RcloneBrowser/
  
  
  

Use Cases:

• Simplify management across multiple cloud accounts without the need to install dedicated client software for each.
• Establish an efficient cloud-based backup system by leveraging Rclone in conjunction with scheduler software to routinely back up directories and files.

1. Generate Google Application Password:
   Obtain a Google Application Password for secure authentication. You can generate one in your Google Account settings, especially if two-factor authentication is enabled.
   
   
2. Edit Gitea Configuration:
   Use a text editor to modify the Gitea configuration file (/etc/gitea/app.ini). Add the following settings under the [mailer] section:
   
   [mailer]
   ENABLED = true
   SMTP_ADDR = smtp.gmail.com
   SMTP_PORT = 465
   FROM = <google gmail account email address>
   USER = <google gmail account email address>
   PASSWD = <google app password here>
   PROTOCOL = smtps
   
   Adjust the values according to your Gmail account and the generated application password.
   
   
3. Restart Gitea:
   Restart the Gitea service to apply the new configuration:
   
   $ systemctl restart gitea
   
   
4. Test Email Configuration:
   Access the Admin Settings screen in Gitea, and initiate a test email. This step ensures that the Gmail integration is functioning correctly.