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@@ -92,3 +92,24 @@ Configuration file is stored at:
 Now transfer it to the remote box (scp, cut paste, ftp, sftp, etc.) and
 place it in the correct place (use `rclone config file` on the remote
 box to find out where).
+
+## Configuring using SSH Tunnel ##
+
+Linux and MacOS users can utilize SSH Tunnel to redirect the headless box port 53682 to local machine by using the following command:
+```
+ssh -L localhost:53682:localhost:53682 username@remote_server
+```
+Then on the headless box run `rclone` config and answer `Y` to the `Use
+auto config?` question.
+
+```
+...
+Remote config
+Use auto config?
+ * Say Y if not sure
+ * Say N if you are working on a remote or headless machine
+y) Yes (default)
+n) No
+y/n> y
+```
+Then copy and paste the auth url `http://127.0.0.1:53682/auth?state=xxxxxxxxxxxx` to the browser on your local machine, complete the auth and it is done.