rclone | v1.74.1

rclone v1.74.1 released on 08-05-2026


rclone v1.74.1 is out now. A maintenance patch focused on fixes and small improvements to reliability, compatibility and backend behaviour.

See the full changelog for details and download binaries and checksums from the release page: https://rclone.org/changelog/#v1-74-1-2026-05-08

What’s in this release

  • Targeted bug fixes across core code and multiple backends to improve reliability and correct edge-case sync/mount behaviours.
  • Small performance tweaks and compatibility adjustments (OS, Go/runtime or dependency updates) to reduce intermittent failures.
  • Backend-specific refinements such as authentication, timeout and API-usage adjustments to improve throughput and stability.

Upgrade notes

  • Back up your rclone.conf before upgrading, review the changelog for any configuration or behaviour changes, and download the official binaries and checksums from the release.
  • Restart services (systemd or Kubernetes) after installing and run smoke tests for critical syncs to confirm behaviour.

Share your experience with the upgrade and any issues you encounter.

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