Overview of Alias — Shortcut Integration
Alias is a shortcut to a folder inside an existing storage. Open it and you land straight in that folder, without browsing down from the root.
- A deep folder opened directly
- Work on one project folder without seeing the rest of the storage
- Works with any existing storage: Drive, S3, SMB, SFTP…
In-App Configuration Dialog
How to connect Alias — Shortcut in Ultra Explorer
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Choose the target storage
Add Alias and choose the storage it points to.
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Set the path (optional)
Enter the subfolder to open, e.g. Projects/2026.
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Connect and verify
Click “Connect Alias and verify”. The alias opens on that folder.
Configuration fields
Storage Name
Required
name= Mon RaccourciUnique identifier for this storage remote in Ultra Explorer (e.g. gdrive-perso, backup-s3).Default value: Mon Raccourci
Target Underlying Storage
Required
remoteRequired. The cloud or local storage remote that will host the data (e.g. "Google Drive:", "AWS S3:bucket", "NAS:backups").
Folder Path
Optional
pathAbsolute path to the directory on your local machine or destination remote.
Frequently Asked Questions about Alias — Shortcut
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Yes, all your connection data is kept in the rclone configuration on your machine.
Ready to explore your Alias — Shortcut?
Available on Windows, macOS and Linux, or as a Docker container. The Free version needs no subscription.