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Connecting FileLu Cloud Storage

This guide explains how to connect FileLu cloud storage to Pluton for storing your backups.

Prerequisites​

  • A FileLu account - Sign up here
  • Rclone access enabled in your FileLu account settings

Getting Your FileLu Credentials​

Step 1: Enable Rclone Access​

  1. Log into your account at filelu.com
  2. Navigate to My Account (filelu.com/account)
  3. Find the Rclone toggle and enable it
  4. A Rclone Key is generated automatically (format: RC_xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx)
  5. Copy this key — it is your authentication credential
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Toggling Rclone OFF and then ON again regenerates the key. If you do this, you must update your storage configuration in Pluton with the new key.

Connecting to Pluton​

Step 1: Add Storage​

  1. In Pluton, navigate to Storages
  2. Click Add Storage button
  3. Select FileLu Cloud Storage from the provider list

Step 2: Configure Connection​

Fill in the required fields:

  • Storage Name: A friendly name (e.g., "FileLu Backups")
  • Key: Paste the Rclone Key from your FileLu account page

Step 3: Test and Save​

  1. Click Test Connection to verify your key and connectivity
  2. If successful, click Save
  3. Your FileLu storage is now ready for backup plans

Path Behavior​

FileLu paths work as follows:

  • Without leading /: Operations happen inside a dedicated Rclone directory in your FileLu account
  • With leading /: Operations happen at the root of your FileLu account

For example, a backup path of backups stores files in Rclone/backups, while /backups stores them at the top-level backups folder.

Common Issues​

Authentication Failed: Verify that you copied the full Rclone Key including the RC_ prefix. If the key doesn't work, toggle Rclone off and on in your account to generate a new one.

Duplicate File Error: FileLu does not allow duplicate filenames within the same directory. If you see errors about duplicates, check for naming conflicts.

High Memory Usage: Very large accounts with many files may use significant memory during listing and sync operations. This is expected behavior.

Limitations​

  • File and folder names are limited to 255 characters
  • Duplicate filenames within the same directory are not allowed
  • Large accounts may consume more memory during operations

Best Practices​

  • Avoid toggling Rclone access off/on unless you intend to regenerate the key
  • Use paths without a leading / to keep backups organized in the dedicated Rclone directory
  • Monitor your FileLu storage quota to prevent backup failures