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Add another option (utilizing SSH Tunnel) for Linux/macOs users to complete the auth on headless box.
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Now transfer it to the remote box (scp, cut paste, ftp, sftp, etc.) and 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 place it in the correct place (use `rclone config file` on the remote
box to find out where). 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.