FAQ

Security

Does R2Clone Encrypt the R2 Credentials?

R2Clone encrypts all R2 credentials (Access Key ID and Secret Access Key) before storing them using using Electron’s safeStorage API, which leverages your operating system’s native credential storage.

This means your R2 credentials are encrypted with the same security technology that protects your system passwords, browser saved passwords, and other sensitive data on your computer.

Deployment Options

What’s the difference between the Desktop Application and Docker Container?

R2Clone offers two deployment options to fit different use cases. Both versions use the same base application, support automatic updates, encryption and features.

• The Desktop Version is designed for regular users, meaning it works the same way as most applications you use day to day. It includes integration with the system tray to run in the background and perform backups on schedule. The Desktop version is available for the following operating systems:
  • Windows x64 and Arm64
  • Linux x64 and Arm64 (currently only as a .deb package, although more packages will be availible later on)
  • macOS is not currently supported due to Apple developer requirements, although it has been tested and works on macOS otherwise.

• The Docker Version is designed for NAS devices and Servers, which are typically environments without a display. This means it is ideal for these enviroments as it runs headless, using a web interface over the local network for user interactions. It is also great for users who prefer to seperate appications away from the rest of the operating system, while still allowing for easy backups and configuration managment. The Docker version is available for the following operating systems:
  • macOS (as a universal binary)
  • Linux x64 and Arm64 (currently only as a .deb package, although more packages will be availible later on)