Two-Fold Strategy for Scheduled File Moves: Google Drive to Mega Masterclass

Method 1: Advanced Scheduling with Rclone

rclone is a command-line program used for synchronizing files and directories to multiple cloud storage services.Get more detail about rclone To set up a scheduled task with rclone, you can use Cron (on Linux or macOS) or Windows Task Scheduler. Here are the basic steps:

Using Cron on Linux or macOS

Open the terminal and enter the command crontab -e. This will open a text editor for editing scheduled tasks. If you haven't already installed rclone, check out our comprehensive guide on how to download and set up rclone for seamless cloud storage management

In the editor, add a line to define your rclone task. The format is as follows: * * * * * /path/to/rclone sync source:path dest:path

Here, * * * * * is the Cron format representing the time for the scheduled task: minute, hour, day of the month, month, day of the week (each * represents any value). /path/to/rclone is the installation path of rclone, and copy source:path dest:path is the rclone command you wish to execute.

Save the file and exit the editor. Cron will automatically load the new scheduled task.

Using Windows Task Scheduler

1. Open Task Scheduler:

   Search for “Task Scheduler” in the Start menu and open it.

2. Create a New Task:

   Click on “Create Basic Task…”, and then follow the wizard.

3. Set Triggers and Actions:

   In the trigger options, set the frequency at which you want the task to execute. In the actions options, choose “Start a program”, then browse to the location of your rclone executable. In the “Add arguments” section, enter your rclone command, such as sync source:path dest:path.

4. Complete the Setup:

   Finish the wizard and save your task. Windows Task Scheduler will automatically execute the rclone command at the specified time.

Make sure that your rclone configuration is correctly completed and that the necessary commands can be run manually before setting up these scheduled tasks. Scheduled tasks run automatically, so ensure they can execute safely without supervision.

Method 2: CloudsLinker for Cloud-Based Scheduled Transfers

Log in to your CloudsLinker account and add your Google Drive.

Proceed to integrate your Mega account.

Navigate to the transfer settings page by clicking the 'Transfer' button located in the sidebar. Initially, it is crucial to activate the 'Scheduled Settings' switch, as the transfer won't be effective otherwise. Subsequently, access the scheduling panel by clicking on the 'Schedule' button.

In addition to supporting scheduled tasks, CloudsLinker offers advanced file filtering options. This allows users to customize their transfers by filtering files based on size, type, and more. For a detailed overview of these features, see our in-depth section on CloudsLinker's File Filtering Capabilities.

In the scheduling panel, there are three distinct scheduling options available. The first is the once mode , which schedules a one-time execution at a specific time and date. It's important to select a future time and date, as past times cannot be executed. The second option allows for weekly scheduling, setting the task to recur on specific days of the week. The third option is for monthly scheduling, where tasks are set to recur on designated days of the month.

Similarly, we can opt for tasks that execute periodically based on the day of the week. Such tasks can be set to run on specific weekdays. Once the preferred weekday is selected, it is also necessary to specify the exact time for execution. In the same vein, setting up monthly recurring tasks by choosing specific dates within the month follows the same process as weekly scheduling.

Confirm your settings in the scheduling panel to save and activate them. Then, initiate the transfer.

View and manage your scheduled tasks, including stopping or deleting them, from the task page.

Comparing Rclone and CloudsLinker