Google Compute - upload rclone config

[spaceboy]

Hi, I'm wanting to use google compute to transfer my data from gdrive to dropbox. This is my first time setting up a VM to do anything like this so finding my way.

I've managed to successfully setup the VM in Google Compute, but I don't know how to upload my rclone config file?

I have tried following the tutorial to transfer files, and using the command

gcloud compute ssh --zone=

to allow for uploads. Then once I upload the config file, I get this error when i run "rclone config"

NOTICE: Config file "/home/info/.config/rclone/rclone.conf" not found - using defaults

and none of my remotes are available.

Many thanks in advance for any help. It's my last step to finally kick off the transfer!

[kapitainsky]

You could use sftp but if this is only two remotes simply copy/paste.

open rclone.config

nano /home/info/.config/rclone/rclone.conf

on your local machine copy relevant remotes data and paste into nano. Save. job done.

[spaceboy]

Thanks, is nano a part of google compute? Sorry, complete novice here so unsure what you mean by this solution.

I do need to use a VM as I can't use my local machine to do the GD >DB transfer (unreliable internet)

[kapitainsky]

can you ssh to google compute? So you can type commands in terminal

@spaceboy

Thanks, is nano a part of google compute?

Also you do not have to use nano - you can use whatever text editor you are comfortable with.

[spaceboy]

Thanks for your help! I ended up using nano and your first solution and it worked perfectly. Cheers!