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title: OpenNAS
description: "# How to Connect PeaSoup S3 to OpenNAS Follow these steps to configure OpenNAS to store backups or data on PeaSoup S3. Since PeaSoup provides an S3-compatible API, you can configure it similarly to Amazon S3 as a cloud storage…"
url: "https://peasoup.cloud/docs/opennas/"
updated: "2024-11-06"
category: "S3-compatible Storage Knowledge Base / Connecting S3 Clients"
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# OpenNAS

# How to Connect PeaSoup S3 to OpenNAS

Follow these steps to configure OpenNAS to store backups or data on PeaSoup S3. Since PeaSoup provides an S3-compatible API, you can configure it similarly to Amazon S3 as a cloud storage target in OpenNAS for backups or archiving.

## 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**
- **OpenNAS** installed and configured on your network.

## Steps to Connect PeaSoup S3 to OpenNAS

1. **Log into OpenNAS Web Interface**:
   - Access the OpenNAS web interface by entering the IP address of your NAS in a web browser.
   - Log in with your admin credentials.
2. **Add a Cloud Storage Target**:
   - Navigate to *Services* > *Cloud* in the OpenNAS web interface.
   - Click on *Add Cloud Storage* to start configuring a new cloud storage target.
3. **Configure PeaSoup S3 as a Cloud Storage Target**:
   - Select **S3-Compatible** as the cloud storage type.
   - Enter the following details to configure PeaSoup S3:
     - **Access Key**: Enter your PeaSoup S3 access key.
     - **Secret Key**: Enter your PeaSoup S3 secret key.
     - **Bucket Name**: Enter the PeaSoup S3 bucket name where your data will be stored.
     - **Endpoint**: Enter the PeaSoup S3 endpoint https://**s3.eu-west-1.peasoup.cloud**
     - **Region**: Enter the region if required by PeaSoup (optional).
   - Click *Save* to add the PeaSoup S3 cloud storage configuration.
4. **Test the Cloud Storage Connection**:
   - Once the PeaSoup S3 cloud storage is configured, click on *Test Connection* to verify the connection and ensure that the settings are correct.
5. **Configure Backup Jobs to Use PeaSoup S3**:
   - After the connection is successfully tested, go to the *Backup* section in OpenNAS.
   - Create or modify a backup job and select PeaSoup S3 as the destination for cloud backups.
   - You can schedule regular backups or set up one-time transfers of your data to the PeaSoup S3 cloud storage.
6. **Run and Monitor the Backup Jobs**:
   - Once a backup job is created, you can run it manually or wait for the scheduled time.
   - Monitor the progress in the OpenNAS interface to ensure that data is being successfully backed up to PeaSoup S3.

## Optional: Fine-Tuning Cloud Storage Settings

- You can adjust additional settings in the OpenNAS cloud storage configuration to optimize performance:
  - **Multipart Uploads**: Enable or adjust multipart upload settings for larger files.
  - **Compression**: Enable compression to reduce the size of backups before transferring them to PeaSoup S3.
  - **Retention Policies**: Set retention policies for data stored in PeaSoup S3 to automatically delete or archive old backups.

## Notes

- Ensure that PeaSoup S3 is reachable from your OpenNAS device. Check network settings and firewall permissions if necessary.
- OpenNAS supports S3-compatible storage services, making PeaSoup a reliable cloud storage target for backups and long-term data storage.