How to Connect PeaSoup S3 to Nextcloud

Follow these steps to configure Nextcloud to use PeaSoup S3 as external storage. Since PeaSoup provides an S3-compatible API, it can be configured similarly to Amazon S3 as an external storage backend in Nextcloud.

Prerequisites

• PeaSoup S3 Access: Ensure you have the following information:
  • Access key
  • Secret key
  • Bucket name
  • PeaSoup S3 endpoint URL https://s3.eu-west-1.peasoup.cloud
• Nextcloud installed and running, with the External Storage app enabled.
• Administrative access to your Nextcloud instance.

Steps to Connect PeaSoup S3 to Nextcloud

1. Log into Nextcloud:
   • Access the Nextcloud web interface by navigating to your Nextcloud instance in a browser.
   • Log in using your administrator credentials.
2. Enable the External Storage App:
   • Go to Apps in the Nextcloud sidebar.
   • Search for the External Storage Support app and ensure it is installed and enabled.
3. Configure External Storage for PeaSoup S3:
   • Navigate to the Settings menu in Nextcloud, and under the Administration section, find External Storage.
   • Click Add Storage to add a new external storage backend and choose Amazon S3 from the dropdown list.
   • Enter the following details to configure PeaSoup S3 as your storage backend:
     • Bucket: Enter the name of your PeaSoup S3 bucket.
     • Region: Leave this blank unless PeaSoup specifies a region.
     • Hostname: Enter the PeaSoup S3 endpoint https://s3.eu-west-1.peasoup.cloud
     • Port: Leave the default value (443 for HTTPS).
     • Enable SSL: Check this box to enable secure communication.
     • Access Key: Enter your PeaSoup S3 access key.
     • Secret Key: Enter your PeaSoup S3 secret key.
   • Give the external storage a descriptive name (e.g., PeaSoup S3) and assign it to users or groups as needed.
   • Click Save to apply the configuration.
4. Verify the External Storage Connection:
   • Once the configuration is saved, navigate to the Files section of Nextcloud to verify that PeaSoup S3 is accessible.
   • You should see the PeaSoup S3 storage as a new folder in your file system.
   • Test uploading and downloading files to ensure that the integration is working correctly.
5. Set Up Folder Permissions (Optional):
   • If needed, configure folder permissions for the PeaSoup S3 storage in Nextcloud, restricting or allowing access for specific users or groups.

Optional: Fine-Tune External Storage Settings

• In the External Storage settings, you can configure additional options such as:
  • Enable Encryption: Encrypt data before transferring it to PeaSoup S3 for secure storage.
  • Mount Visibility: Control which users or groups can access the PeaSoup S3 storage.
  • Logging: Enable logging for monitoring the activity related to the external storage integration.

Notes

• Ensure that your Nextcloud instance can access PeaSoup S3 by verifying your network settings and any firewall rules.
• PeaSoup’s S3-compatible API makes it easy to integrate with Nextcloud for scalable, cloud-based storage and backup solutions.