S3Drive
Learn how to setup S3Drive to work with ScPrime distributed datacenter using the XNS Relayer
Overview
S3Drive is in beta and offers basic functionality with more planned. It markets itself as ‘Zero Knowledge E2E encrypted storage’ compatible with any S3 provider working on Android, iOS, browser
and desktop (windows, linux, Mac). Background backup for mobile currently being worked on. Read more here. It’s very easy to use and free for single account users.
Prerequisites
For mobile devices (see setup 1A)
- A working instance of the XNS Relayer
- https configured website
- Cloudflare account
- S3Drive Phone app
For desktop use (see setup 1B)
- A working instance of the XNS Relayer
- S3Drive desktop app or using browse
Considerations: For mobile backup you will need a domain, valid SSL certificate and use the XNS Relayer as an HTTPS endpoint. NB. Once https has been configured on your domain and these settings can be accessed in the Relayer UI you will need to ensure relayer is configured as follows Configuration >General Configuration and editing the Select Endpoint Certificate Type setting to No SSL.
Application Version Used in Guide
S3Drive 1.2.13
Guide Revision Date
2023-06-18
Depending on how you plan to use S3Drive there are different setup parameters. You can set up the phone app in setup guide 1a and desktop in 1b (both currently free for single use accounts).
Setup Guide 1A
Step 1 (via https domain): to set up phone backup you will need to configure domain and set up as an endpoint.
Set up a free Cloudflare account & proxy and configure your domain using option 2 in the guide linked here.
Step 2: download S3Drive
Now download phone app https://s3drive.app (iOS or Android) and complete the following fields using your configured relayer and domain settings:
On the phone app you can access your bucket and set media backup for any selected files within the phone. Background backup is currently being developed but not yet active.
Step 3: Using mobile app for clients
If you are using mobile backup on a managed Relayer for clients please ensure they use end to end encryption. Open S3Drive app, go to Settings, Security and enable E2E Encryption.
Setup Guide 1B
Step 1 (Internal network): access backup via desktop app or browser.
