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How to Connect PeaSoup S3 to WD My Cloud

Follow these steps to configure WD My Cloud to back up data to PeaSoup S3. Since PeaSoup provides an S3-compatible API, you can configure WD My Cloud to use it as a cloud backup destination similar to Amazon S3.

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
  • WD My Cloud NAS with S3 backup functionality enabled.

Steps to Connect PeaSoup S3 to WD My Cloud

  1. Log into WD My Cloud:
    • Access the WD My Cloud web interface by entering the IP address of your device in a web browser.
  2. Go to the Backup Settings:
    • In the main dashboard, navigate to Backup and select Cloud Backup.
  3. Add a New Cloud Backup Job:
    • Click Add Backup or Create Job to set up a new backup job.
    • Select S3-Compatible Storage as your cloud backup type.
  4. Configure PeaSoup S3 as the Backup Destination:
    • Service Type: Select Custom S3-Compatible.
    • Access Key: Enter your PeaSoup S3 access key.
    • Secret Key: Enter your PeaSoup S3 secret key.
    • Bucket Name: Enter the name of the PeaSoup S3 bucket where you want to store backups.
    • Endpoint: Enter the PeaSoup S3 endpoint URL https://s3.eu-west-1.peasoup.cloud
    • Region: Enter the region if required by PeaSoup, or leave it blank.
  5. Select Files/Folders to Back Up:
    • Choose the data from your WD My Cloud that you want to back up to PeaSoup S3.
  6. Set the Backup Schedule:
    • Configure the backup schedule (e.g., daily, weekly) and set options such as bandwidth limits if needed.
  7. Complete and Run the Backup:
    • Once all settings are configured, save the job.
    • You can run the backup job immediately or wait for the scheduled time to begin backing up your data to PeaSoup S3.
    • Monitor the backup progress from the WD My Cloud interface to ensure everything is working correctly.

Notes

  • Ensure PeaSoup S3 is accessible from your WD My Cloud device by verifying network settings and firewall permissions.
  • WD My Cloud allows for S3-compatible backups, so connecting to PeaSoup’s S3-compatible API should work seamlessly.