S3 Object Storage HOSTKEY¶

In this article

• Service Description
• Key Features
• Technical Parameters
• Pricing
• Creating S3 Storage
• Getting Credentials
• Using via S3 Browser

Service Description¶

Key Features¶

• Creating independent storages - create multiple S3 storages;
• Independence from VPS/VDS - S3 storages operate autonomously and do not require HOSTKEY server rental;
• Automatic bucket creation - when creating storage, the first bucket with a unique name is automatically created;
• S3-compatible access - full support for the standard Amazon S3 protocol for all data operations;
• Work with any S3 clients - use S3 Browser, Cyberduck, boto3, and other S3-compatible tools;
• Secure access - authorization via Access Key and Secret Key over HTTPS protocol;
• Simple credential management - generation and viewing of access keys through the web interface of your account;
• Ready-made plans - choice of plans with fixed storage volume and bandwidth.

Technical Parameters¶

• Endpoint URL: https://s3.hostkey.com;
• Protocol: HTTPS (SSL/TLS);
• Authorization: AWS Signature Version 4.

Pricing¶

During the Beta Access period, HOSTKEY S3 Object Storage is provided for free according to the "Free Beta" plan with the following limitations:

• 250 GB of storage;
• 1 TB of outbound traffic;
• 1,500 command requests per month.

During this period, storage volume, traffic, and command request limits cannot be increased.

You will be notified in advance before the beta period ends and regular monthly charges apply.

Creating S3 Storage¶

1. Log in to your account at Invapi

2. Go to the S3 Object Storage section;

3. Create new storage:

   

   1. Region: select the region (default NL - Netherlands);
   2. Bucket name: enter the bucket name (for example, bde347688-testbucket):
      • name must be unique;
      • maximum 63 characters;
      • only lowercase letters, numbers, and hyphens;
      • must start and end with a letter or number.
   3. Plan: select a pricing plan (for example, PROMO - 250 Gb FREE). To select, click on the plan name;
   4. Click Create S3 Storage.

   After creation, the storage will appear in the Your separate S3 Storages list.

Getting Credentials¶

1. In your storage list, find the created storage and go to the Credentials tab:

   

2. Copy the credentials:

   You will need:

   1. Hostname (Endpoint URL): https://s3.hostkey.com;
   2. S3 user id: (for example, z5CrlJ67QuiF5xWp149TcmmhBjORRRu6);
   3. Access key: click 👁️ to show the key;
   4. Secret key: click 👁️ to show the key.

   Save this data - you will need it for connection.

Using via S3 Browser¶

1. Download the free version of S3 Browser: https://s3browser.com;

2. Add a new account:

   

   1. Open S3 Browser;
   2. Click Accounts >> Add New Account.

3. Fill in the form:

   • Display name: HOSTKEY S3 (any convenient name);
   • Account type: S3 Compatible Storage (not Amazon S3 Storage!);
   • API endpoint: s3.hostkey.com (without https://);
   • Access Key ID: paste your Access Key from the HOSTKEY panel;
   • Secret Access Key: paste your Secret Key from the HOSTKEY panel;
   • Use secure transfer (SSL/TLS): leave the checkbox active.

4. Click Add new account;

5. Work with files:

   

   After successful connection, you will see:

   • Bucket list on the left;
   • Files in bucket on the right;
   • Management buttons: Upload, Download, Delete, New Folder, Refresh.

   Available operations:

   • Upload - upload files;
   • Download - download files;
   • Delete - delete files;
   • New Folder - create folders;
   • Refresh - refresh the list.