ZimaOS does not currently document pCloud as a native Cloud Drive provider, so the practical route is a separate rclone-based backup workflow rather than expecting pCloud to appear beside Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive. Keep that workaround independent from the built-in Backup app unless ZimaOS adds first-party pCloud support later.
The 2025 source thread asked whether pCloud was supported and IceWhale said more providers were planned, suggesting third-party Docker tools in the meantime. Current September 2026 Cloud Drive documentation still names Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive explicitly, so pCloud should still be treated as an external integration.
What ZimaOS Supports Natively Today
The current ZimaOS Cloud Drive guide documents direct Files integration for Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive.
Use rclone for pCloud
rclone has a maintained pCloud backend. The official rclone pCloud guide walks through creating a pCloud remote and OAuth token.
Keep rclone in a Container or Dedicated App
Do not treat ZimaOS like a normal Ubuntu host and scatter custom packages into the system layer. Run rclone in a container or a deliberately managed custom app with:
- a persistent rclone config directory;
- read-only or scoped access to the source folders;
- a separate log directory;
- clear backup commands you can test manually first.
Prefer copy Over sync for Backup-Like Behavior
rclone copy copies new and changed files to the destination without deleting remote files that disappeared locally. rclone sync makes the destination match the source and can delete files from pCloud. For a simple backup-like job, copy is the safer starting point.
rclone copy /data/Documents pcloud:ZimaBackup/Documents --progressTest with a Small Folder First
Upload a small directory, verify the files in pCloud, then restore one file back to a temporary local folder. A cloud job is not a backup until you have confirmed recovery.
Schedule the Container, Not the ZimaOS Host
Use the container's own cron/scheduler or a dedicated automation container rather than editing ZimaOS host cron files manually. Keep the schedule and command in a place you can back up and recreate.
Encrypt Sensitive Data Before Upload
rclone can layer a crypt remote over pCloud if you do not want filenames and file contents stored in provider-readable form. Keep the crypt password and rclone config in your own password manager or offline backup.
Do Not Confuse Cloud Sync with Versioned Backup
The current ZimaOS 3-2-1 backup guide explains why sync is not the same as backup. If your pCloud workflow has no versions, keep another independent local or USB copy.
The backup planning guide helps keep the offsite copy in context.
FAQ
Does pCloud appear in ZimaOS Cloud Drive today?
Current official Cloud Drive documentation explicitly lists Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive, not pCloud.
Can I use rclone with pCloud?
Yes. rclone has a maintained pCloud backend.
Should I use rclone sync?
Only if you intentionally want remote deletions to mirror the source. copy is safer for a basic backup-style workflow.
Will the built-in Backup app manage my rclone remote?
Not as a documented first-party pCloud integration. Treat the custom rclone job as a separate workflow.
