IDrive®
IDrive® Cloud
IDrive® Cloud is an S3 compatible cloud object storage solution. We provide a scalable, low-cost infrastructure for unlimited data storage. A platform-as-a-service, IDrive® Cloud can be used for various purposes like securely archiving data, hosting a web or mobile applications, or even as robust storage for data analytics.
Connecting
Double-click on the downloaded file to activate the connection profile.
S3
Create S3 Access Keys from the IDrive® Cloud Console.
Download
the IDrive® Cloud S3 Oregon region profile for preconfigured settings for authentication.Download
the IDrive® Cloud S3 Virginia region profile for preconfigured settings for authentication.
How to create a S3 Access Key Keys can be generated in the Settings section of the Profile Details within the IDrive® Cloud Console:
Click on your username and select Settings
Navigate to the Profile tab and click on Create New Access Key. The generated S3 Access Key will be displayed in the User Keys List.
Note
You can have a maximum of 2 pairs of S3 Access Key and Secret.
OpenStack Swift
Download
the OpenStack Swift (Keystone 3) profile or install it from Preferences… → Profiles for preconfigured settings for authentication.
Enter the following authentication credentials to the bookmark:
Server:
identity.api.idrivecloud.io
Project:Domain:Username:
Your project, domain, and username separated by :
Password:
API Password
How to get the API Password The API Password can be obtained from Swift API Password section of IDrive® Cloud console.
IDrive® e2
IDrive® e2 is a fast, reliable and affordable object storage solution with S3 API compatibility. It is an ideal solution if you need a second copy in the cloud, off-site disaster recovery, an active and accessible data archive, or long term storage.
Connection
Connection Profile
Download
the IDrive® e2 Connection Profile or install it from Preferences… → Profiles for preconfigured settings.
Manual Configuration
Enter the following information in the bookmark.
Protocol:
Amazon S3
Server:
<your endpoint>
Access Key ID:
<your access key>
Secret Access Key:
<your secret access key>
Create S3 Access Keys
You have to create access keys to use a third party tool:
Sign in to your IDrive e2 account via web browser.
Navigate to the Access Key tab and select Create Access Key.
Enter name and specifications: regions, permissions, buckets.
Select Create Access Key. The access key will be generated and the details of the key will be displayed in a popup window.
Note
The prompt contailing the access key information will only be displayed once. Make sure to save the details for future use.
Limitations
IDrive® e2 provides a unique domain name for each user region provided within the access key details. If you’re missing your domain name, you’ll have to generate a new access key. Note: Only the Admin can create and manage access keys.