What Is Seafile?
Seafile is a file sync and share platform that can be used as a hosted or self-managed cloud. OurClone supports Seafile for sync, transfer, encrypted backup, and mount workflows.
Official website: https://www.seafile.com/
- Good fit for teams using a private or self-hosted file platform.
- Credential setup uses the Seafile account details.
- Useful for combining self-hosted storage with public cloud backups.
What OurClone Supports for Seafile
| Operation | How it works in OurClone |
|---|---|
| Sync | Keep a folder on Seafile synchronized with another cloud storage account or a local folder. OurClone compares file changes and updates only what needs to change. |
| Transfer | Copy or move files between Seafile, your Mac, and other connected cloud providers. Transfers run through your local computer, so you stay in control of the data path. |
| Backup | Create an encrypted backup repository on Seafile, then save snapshots of local folders. Later snapshots are incremental, so unchanged files do not need to be uploaded again. |
| Mount | Mount Seafile as a local directory in macOS or Windows, then browse and manage remote files from the operating system file manager. |
Seafile Upload and Download Limits
These limits come from the storage provider or protocol, not from OurClone. OurClone still has to respect provider file-size caps, API quotas, bandwidth rules, account storage quota, and server-side throttling.
| Upload limits | No fixed public per-file upload limit was found in the provider documentation checked for this page. Practical limits depend on account storage quota, provider API throttling, file path rules, and network reliability. |
| Download limits | No fixed public download cap was found in the provider documentation checked for this page. Downloads may still be limited by bandwidth policy, sharing limits, API rate limits, or server configuration. |
| OurClone tip | For large OurClone sync, transfer, backup, or mount jobs, start with a small test folder, keep the computer awake, and check the Task log for provider throttling or quota errors. |
How to Add Seafile in OurClone
Seafile is added with account credentials in OurClone.
- Open OurClone and click Add Storage.
- Select Seafile from the provider list and enter a display name.
- Enter your Seafile email or username and password.
- Confirm the connection. Once verified, Seafile will appear in your storage list.
Sync and Transfer Workflow
After Seafile is connected, open the Migrate area in OurClone. Choose Seafile as the source or destination, select the folders you want to work with, then choose the task mode.
- Copy duplicates files while keeping the source unchanged.
- Move transfers files and removes them from the source after completion.
- Sync keeps the destination aligned with the source folder.
Task progress is visible in the Task tab, including completed, skipped, and failed files.
Backup Workflow
For backups, first create a backup repository on Seafile. A repository needs a name, a storage path, and an encryption password. Keep this password safe because it is required for both future snapshots and restores.
- Open Backup and create or choose a repository on Seafile.
- Open the repository and click New Backup.
- Select local folders such as
~/Documents,~/Pictures, or a project folder. - Start the snapshot. The first run uploads the full selection; later runs are incremental.
- Use Restore from a backup record when you need to recover files to a local directory.
Mount Seafile as a Local Folder
OurClone can mount Seafile as a local operating-system directory. This is useful when you want to browse cloud files in Finder or File Explorer, open files from desktop apps, or copy files with the same habits you use for local folders.
- Open the mount area in OurClone and select your connected Seafile account.
- Choose the remote path you want to expose locally.
- Pick a local mount point, then start the mount.
- When finished, unmount cleanly from OurClone before disconnecting your network or shutting down.
Best Practices for Seafile
- Use a clear folder naming convention such as
/ourclone-backups,/sync, or/archive. - Confirm that your Seafile account has enough storage before running a large migration or backup.
- Run a small test sync or restore before relying on a new workflow for important files.
- For large first-time jobs, keep your computer awake and connected to a stable network.
- If authentication fails later, reconnect the account or refresh the token before restarting the task.