rclone v1.74.4 released on 08-07-2026

rclone v1.74.4 is out now. It’s a small maintenance release that addresses a range of reported bugs and stability regressions, tightens edge-case behaviour and includes backend compatibility fixes to reduce sync and authentication errors.
Consult the changelog for the full list of changes and any upgrade notes: https://rclone.org/changelog/#v1-74-4-2026-07-08
What’s in this release
- Bug fixes and stability improvements across core codepaths to reduce crashes and improve error handling.
- Fixes and compatibility tweaks for one or more remote backends and authentication flows to align with provider API changes and token handling.
- Packaging, build-tool and documentation updates to improve reproducible builds and smoother packaging for distributions.
Upgrade notes
- No breaking changes are listed in the announcement; check the changelog for any detailed upgrade steps or deprecations: https://rclone.org/changelog/#v1-74-4-2026-07-08
- If you encounter regressions after upgrading, consult the changelog and the project issue tracker for guidance on troubleshooting and rollback options.
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