How to Connect PeaSoup S3 to Plex

Follow these steps to configure Plex Media Server to store and stream media files from PeaSoup S3. Since PeaSoup provides an S3-compatible API, it can be configured as a cloud storage target for Plex to access media files directly.

Prerequisites

• PeaSoup S3 Access: Ensure you have the following details:
  • Access key
  • Secret key
  • Bucket name
  • PeaSoup S3 endpoint URL https://s3.eu-west-1.peasoup.cloud
• Plex Media Server installed and configured with administrative access.
• Rclone or similar software for mounting S3 storage as a local directory on your server.

Steps to Connect PeaSoup S3 to Plex

1. Install and Configure Rclone:
   • To allow Plex to access media files stored on PeaSoup S3, we will use Rclone to mount PeaSoup S3 as a local directory on the Plex server.
   • Install Rclone on your server by following the instructions on the Rclone website or using your package manager:# On Debian/Ubuntu sudo apt install rclone # On CentOS/RedHat sudo yum install rclone
   • Once Rclone is installed, configure it to connect to PeaSoup S3:rclone config
   • During the configuration process, follow these prompts:
     • New remote: Select n to create a new remote.
     • Name: Give it a name (e.g., peasoup-s3).
     • Storage type: Select S3.
     • Provider: Select Other.
     • Access Key ID: Enter your PeaSoup S3 access key.
     • Secret Access Key: Enter your PeaSoup S3 secret key.
     • Region: Leave this blank (unless required by PeaSoup).
     • Endpoint: Enter the PeaSoup S3 endpoint https://s3.eu-west-1.peasoup.cloud
     • Bucket name: Enter your PeaSoup S3 bucket name.
     • Leave default values for other settings and finalize the configuration.
2. Mount PeaSoup S3 Bucket to Your Plex Server:
   • Once Rclone is configured, mount your PeaSoup S3 bucket as a local directory that Plex can access:rclone mount peasoup-s3:/path/to/your-bucket /mnt/peasoup –daemon
   • This command will mount your PeaSoup S3 bucket to the local directory /mnt/peasoup on your Plex server. The –daemon flag ensures the mount persists in the background.
   • Ensure that the mounted directory is accessible and contains your media files:ls /mnt/peasoup
3. Configure Plex to Use PeaSoup S3 for Media Storage:
   • Log into the Plex web interface by going to your Plex server’s IP address or domain (e.g., http://:32400/web).
   • Go to the Settings menu, and under Manage Libraries, click Add Library to add your media from PeaSoup S3.
   • Select the type of media (Movies, TV Shows, Music, etc.), and when prompted to add a folder, choose the directory where you mounted PeaSoup S3 (e.g., /mnt/peasoup).
   • Once you’ve added the library, Plex will scan the folder and index the media files stored on PeaSoup S3.
4. Test Streaming from PeaSoup S3:
   • After adding the library, test playing media files from PeaSoup S3 through Plex.
   • Ensure that the files are streaming correctly, and monitor performance to make sure that the connection to PeaSoup S3 is stable.

Optional: Automate Mounting at Boot

• To ensure the PeaSoup S3 mount persists after a reboot, add the following line to your server’s /etc/fstab or configure a systemd service:rclone mount peasoup-s3:/path/to/your-bucket /mnt/peasoup –daemon

Notes

• Ensure that your Plex server has internet access to connect to PeaSoup S3 and stream media files effectively.
• PeaSoup’s S3-compatible API allows for seamless integration with Plex, providing scalable and reliable cloud storage for your media library.