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S3 Compatible Storage

S3 Compatible Storage

Use any S3-compatible storage provider for WordPress backups with PloyWP. Choose from dozens of cloud providers or self-hosted solutions.

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Overview

S3-compatible storage providers offer the flexibility to choose the best solution for your WordPress backup needs. Whether you need cost optimization, data sovereignty, or specific features, PloyWP supports any provider that implements the S3 API standard.

  • Support for 50+ S3-compatible providers
  • Self-hosted and cloud options available
  • Standard S3 API for easy migration
  • Cost optimization through provider choice
  • Full control with self-hosted solutions

Supported Providers

Cloud Providers

Backblaze B2

$0.005/GB storage, 10GB free

Wasabi

$0.0059/GB, no egress fees

Vultr Object Storage

$5/month for 1TB

Linode Object Storage

$5/month for 250GB

Scaleway Object Storage

€0.002/GB in Europe

Self-Hosted Solutions

MinIO

High-performance object storage

Ceph

Distributed storage system

SeaweedFS

Fast distributed storage

OpenStack Swift

Enterprise storage platform

Cloudian HyperStore

Enterprise-grade solution

Configuration Guide

Provider-Specific Settings

Each S3-compatible provider has specific endpoint URLs and configuration requirements. Verify settings with your provider's documentation before configuration.

1

Gather Provider Information

Collect the following details from your S3-compatible provider:

  • • Endpoint URL: The service endpoint (e.g., https://s3.us-west-004.backblazeb2.com)
  • • Access Key ID: Your account access key
  • • Secret Access Key: Your account secret key
  • • Region: The region where your bucket is located
  • • Bucket Name: The name of your storage bucket
  • • Path Style: Whether to use path-style URLs (varies by provider)
2

Create Storage Bucket

Set up a dedicated bucket for WordPress backups:

  1. 1. Log into your provider's console
  2. 2. Create a new bucket with appropriate permissions
  3. 3. Configure bucket policies for backup access
  4. 4. Set up lifecycle policies for automatic cleanup (optional)
  5. 5. Test bucket accessibility with your credentials
3

Configure PloyWP

Connect your S3-compatible storage to PloyWP:

Configuration Template

Provider: S3 Compatible
Endpoint: [Your provider endpoint]
Access Key ID: [Your access key]
Secret Access Key: [Your secret key]
Bucket Name: [Your bucket name]
Region: [Your region]
Path Style: [true/false based on provider]
  1. 1. Access your PloyWP dashboard
  2. 2. Navigate to "Backup Settings"
  3. 3. Select "S3 Compatible" as your storage provider
  4. 4. Enter your provider configuration details
  5. 5. Test the connection to verify setup
  6. 6. Configure backup schedule and retention policies

Frequently Asked Questions

Which S3-compatible provider should I choose?

Consider factors like cost, performance, location, and specific features. Backblaze B2 and Wasabi are popular for their competitive pricing, while DigitalOcean Spaces offers integrated CDN. For full control, MinIO provides excellent self-hosted options.

Can I migrate between S3-compatible providers?

Yes, since they all use the S3 API, migration is straightforward. You can use tools like rclone, AWS CLI, or PloyWP's migration features to transfer data between providers seamlessly.

Is self-hosted MinIO suitable for production backups?

MinIO is enterprise-grade and suitable for production when properly configured with redundancy, monitoring, and security measures. It offers high performance and complete control over your data with S3 API compatibility.

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