rclone | v1.74.4

rclone v1.74.4 released on 08-07-2026


rclone v1.74.4 is out now. It packages targeted fixes and small improvements to increase stability and correctness across backends and core commands.

Full, line-by-line details are available in the changelog on the rclone site: https://rclone.org/changelog/#v1-74-4-2026-07-08

What’s in this release

  • Bug fixes and backend reliability — fixes to various backends and core commands to improve error handling, transfer resumption, metadata consistency and recoverability across network and API error scenarios.
  • Performance, memory and concurrency tweaks — small optimisations and resource-usage reductions in transfer and syncing codepaths, and adjustments to concurrency and buffering to reduce memory spikes and improve throughput.
  • Documentation, build and CI updates — updates to documentation, packaging and continuous-integration/build scripts for clearer guidance and more reliable builds.

Upgrade notes

  • Check the changelog linked from the release for any compatibility notes or actionable items before upgrading: rclone changelog.
  • If you need to roll back, restore the previous rclone release using your usual deployment procedure and consult the changelog for changes that may affect rollback.

Share comments on your experience with v1.74.4 — any observations on stability, performance or regressions are useful to other users.

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