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Step 1: Install rclone<\/code> in WSL2<\/h3>\n

Open your WSL2 Linux terminal<\/strong> and run:<\/p>\n

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sudo apt update\r\nsudo apt install rclone\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
This will install rclone<\/code> using the package manager.<\/p>\n
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Step 2: Configure rclone<\/code> for Google Drive (One-Time Setup)<\/h3>\n
This step will open a browser window on your Windows host to authenticate with Google.<\/p>\n
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Bash<\/span><\/p>\n
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rclone config\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Follow the prompts:<\/p>\n
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  1. n<\/code><\/strong> for New remote<\/code><\/li>\n
  2. Name:<\/strong> Give it a name, e.g., gdrive<\/code> (you'll use this name in your upload command).<\/li>\n
  3. Storage:<\/strong> Type drive<\/code> for Google Drive (it will list many options, find the number for Google Drive<\/code> or type drive<\/code>).<\/li>\n
  4. Client ID\/Secret:<\/strong> Just press Enter<\/strong> for both (leave blank). rclone<\/code> will use its default public client ID, which is fine.<\/li>\n
  5. Scope:<\/strong> Choose 1<\/code> for Full access to all files, excluding Application Data folder<\/code>. This is generally recommended for backup purposes.<\/li>\n
  6. Root folder ID:<\/strong> Press Enter<\/strong> (leave blank).<\/li>\n
  7. Service Account File:<\/strong> Press Enter<\/strong> (leave blank).<\/li>\n
  8. Configure this as a team drive?<\/strong> n<\/code> (unless you specifically want to use a Google Shared Drive\/Team Drive).<\/li>\n
  9. Advanced config?<\/strong> n<\/code><\/li>\n
  10. Use auto config?<\/strong> y<\/code> (This is the most convenient option for WSL2)\n