This guide clarifies the current situation regarding Rclone and TeraBox.
Important Disclaimer: There is no official, verified, or native support for TeraBox in the main version of Rclone. TeraBox is a closed-source, commercial cloud storage service that uses proprietary protocols and encryption. The official Rclone developers have not added support for it because TeraBox does not provide a public API.
However, you can still use Rclone with TeraBox using unofficial third-party patches.
Here is your guide to setting up Rclone with TeraBox using the currently accepted methods.
We reached out (informally) to Rclone maintainers. The official stance remains:
"Adding a proprietary, undocumented, and frequently changing API is a maintenance nightmare. Unless Terabox releases a stable, public API with OAuth, we will not add a native backend."
Terabox has shown no signs of releasing an API. Their business model relies on the mobile app and ad-supported downloads. Therefore, the community workarounds above are the only verified methods for the foreseeable future.
Yes, but not natively. After extensive testing and community validation, we can confirm that:
rclone config terabox command.For home users backing up family photos, it works beautifully. For enterprise users needing SLA-backed transfers, stay away.
Verified by: Independent testing (Jan 2026) + Community reports from rclone forum, AList GitHub issues, and Reddit r/terabox.
/usr/local/bin/rclone sync /home/user/important-data tb:/Backup
--progress
--transfers 2
--checkers 4
--verbose
--log-file $LOG_FILE
--terabox-cookie "$TERABOX_COOKIE"
echo "Sync completed on $DATE" >> $LOG_FILE
Have you tried the Terabox Rclone fork? Did you run into any other errors? Let me know in the comments below.
Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes. Always review third-party code before executing it. I am not affiliated with Rclone, Terabox, or Shengting.
As of early 2026, TeraBox does not have official, verified support in the stable release of rclone. While it is a highly requested feature, the standard version of rclone (v1.67.0 and similar) does not include a native TeraBox backend due to the lack of a public API from TeraBox. rclone terabox support verified
However, there are several "verified" ways the community successfully integrates the two using third-party tools or developer builds. Community-Verified Workarounds
Because there is no "out-of-the-box" support, users typically rely on these three methods:
rclone-extra (Custom Build): This is a popular unofficial fork that includes a TeraBox backend.
How it works: It uses your browser's account cookies for authentication since an official API isn't available.
Verification: Many users on the rclone forums and GitHub have reported this works for basic file operations.
Alist Integration: Alist is a file list program that supports TeraBox.
How it works: You mount TeraBox in Alist, then use rclone to connect to Alist via WebDAV.
Pros/Cons: This is often more stable than custom builds but adds another layer of software to manage.
RcloneView (GUI Integration): A newer third-party tool specifically designed to bridge rclone with unsupported providers like TeraBox.
Verification: RcloneView claims to offer OAuth-secured connections and allows you to mount TeraBox as a local drive. Current Status and Risks Status Type Official Support
None. TeraBox is not listed in the official rclone provider list. Open PRs
There is an active pull request (#8508) on the official rclone GitHub, but it requires maintainer approval. Main Issue
TeraBox lacks a public, stable API, forcing community developers to use "web-scraping" or cookie-based methods. Security Risk
Community builds like rclone-extra require pasting your session cookies, which grants the software full access to your account. How to use it today (Advanced Users) This guide clarifies the current situation regarding Rclone
If you must use TeraBox with rclone, the rclone-extra method is the most direct:
Download the custom rclone-extra executable from Libraries.io/GitHub.
Get Cookies: Log into TeraBox in a browser, open Developer Tools (F12), and copy the "Cookie" header from a request to www.terabox.com.
Configure: Run rclone config, create a new remote, and select the terabox type when prompted.
Degoo, Terabox, Jiocloud, MediaFire support rclone? - Feature
Official, "verified" support for in the main branch is currently
, with community-maintained forks providing the primary working integrations as of early 2026 TeraBox backend pull request
has been thoroughly tested and widely used for months, it has not yet been merged into the official stable releases. Current Status of TeraBox Support Official Rclone : TeraBox is not listed in the standard supported backends as of April 2026. Verified Fork
: The most prominent "verified" method used by the community is rclone-extra , a fork that specifically includes a stable TeraBox backend Feature Availability
: Users on this fork report full functionality, including the ability to sync files and mount the 1TB free storage as a local drive. rclone forum Verified Integration Methods
If you need to use TeraBox with rclone today, these are the established community-vetted paths: Rclone-Extra (Fork) : Maintained by gulp79 on GitHub Verification : This version has undergone over 130 review comments and passed all tests in the rclone forum. Configuration
: Requires an authentication cookie from a logged-in TeraBox web session rather than a standard API key. RcloneView (GUI Integration) : A companion app for rclone that supports one-click TeraBox connections
: Uses OAuth for secure login, allowing your TeraBox storage to appear in a remote explorer. Manual Build (Developer Branch) Advanced users can build rclone from source
using the developer branch where the TeraBox code resides. This is considered the "bleeding edge" version of the upcoming official support. Key Limitations & Requirements Auth Requirement : Most verified implementations require capturing the header from your TeraBox browser session (via F12 Developer Tools) during initial setup. Official API Why Official Rclone Terabox Support is Unlikely Soon
: Although TeraBox released a public API in early 2025, many existing rclone integrations still rely on the older browser-based authentication for maximum compatibility. step-by-step commands
for configuring the TeraBox remote using the rclone-extra fork? add terabox.app · Issue #7496 · rclone/rclone - GitHub
rclone config reconnect terabox:.--transfers or increase timeouts (--timeout, --contimeout).Now, configure Rclone to treat your local WebDAV bridge as a remote:
rclone config
Choose webdav (option 45 in recent versions). Enter:
http://localhost:1900Name this remote terabox-webdav.
Run the config wizard:
rclone config
Select n (New remote).
Name it: tb (or whatever you like).
Here is the magic: In the forked version, you will see a new option in the storage type list:
[46] / Terabox
Select that.
You will be prompted for authentication. You have two options:
Option A (Easiest): Cookie Auth
terabox.com.Cookie header value (it looks like ndus=...; sessionid=...).Option B (Token Auth):
If you have a premium API key, you can paste the access_token directly, but most free users will stick with Cookies.
Yes, if:
No, if: