This page collects technical documentation and user guides for Hexabyte Object Storage (S3 compatible).
The service is intended for secure and scalable storage of files, backups and application data via standardized S3 APIs.
Here you will find information about how the service works, how to connect different tools and common settings that are good to know.
Overview
Hexabytes object storage is compatible with the Amazon S3 API and can be used with a wide range of tools and applications, such as:
- Backup solutions
- Web applications
- CLI tools
- Sync and archiving software
- CMS and plugins (e.g. WordPress)
The storage is built for high availability and long-term data integrity.
Basic concepts
Bucket – A bucket is a logical container for objects (files). All objects are stored in a bucket.
Object – An object consists of data (the file) and metadata. Objects are identified by a unique name (key).
Access keys – Access to the object storage is via API keys (Access Key + Secret Key).
Keys are created and managed in the customer portal https://cloud.hexabyte.se.
Technical details
- S3 endpoint: https://s3.hexabyte.se
- Region: ume1
- Addressing style: Virtual hosted or Path style
- API Compatibility: Amazon S3 (standard S3 API)
- Encryption: All data is encrypted at rest
Functions
- S3-compatible API
- Support for large objects and multipart uploads
- Bucket versioning (optional, per bucket)
- High availability
- Encrypted storage
- Free traffic (according to product terms)
Get started
To start using object storage, you need:
- Create API keys in the customer portal
- Create a bucket via S3 API or compatible tool
- Connect your tool or application to the endpoint
See the guides below for detailed examples.
Guides & usage
The following guides are available or planned:
- Quickstart – get started with object storage
Each guide goes through recommended settings and common pitfalls.
Limitations and responsibilities
- Access is controlled entirely by API keys
- The customer is responsible for the content stored
- Deleted objects cannot be restored if versioning is not enabled
Next step
If you are a new user, it is recommended to start with Quickstart Guide.
If you use WordPress or a specific tool, see the respective integration guide.
For pricing information and ordering, see object storage product page.