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title: "Connecting S3 Storage to Nextcloud | Hostman Docs"
description: "You'll learn how to connect S3 object storage to Nextcloud using Hostman’s integration guide for efficient file management."
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Using [S3 storage](https://hostman.com/products/s3-storage/) in Nextcloud as external storage allows you to store files in the cloud and access them quickly. This integration reduces the risk of data loss and decreases the load on your local server. 

This guide explains how to set up an S3 storage connection in Nextcloud.

1.  Log in to Nextcloud as an administrator.
    
2.  Enable external storage support:
    

-   Navigate to the **Apps** section, then to the **Your Apps** tab.
    
-   Find the extension **External storage support** in the list and enable it by clicking the **Enable** button.
    

4.  Configure the S3 connection:
    

-   Go to **Server Settings** and select the **External Storage** tab.
    
-   In the **Add Storage** column, choose **Amazon S3**. In the **Authentication** field, select **Access Key**.
    

6.  Fill out the configuration settings:
    

-   **Cluster**: `s3.hmstorage.net`
    
-   **Folder Name**: Specify the name that will appear in the Nextcloud file manager.
    
-   **Bucket**: Enter the name of your S3 bucket.
    
-   **Host Name**: `s3.hmstorage.net`
    
-   **Port**: Leave this field empty.
    
-   **Region**: `us-2`
    
-   **Access Key**: `<your Access Key>`
    
-   **Secret Key**: `<your Secret Access Key>`
    

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-   **Use SSL**: Ensure the checkbox is ticked.
    
-   Leave other parameters at their default values.
    

5.  Set user access:
    

-   In the **Available For** column, choose the desired users or groups, or select **All Users**.
    
-   Save the changes by clicking the **Save** button.
    

To verify the setup, upload any file to the connected folder in Nextcloud. Then, check that the file appears in the bucket's **Objects** section in the Hostman dashboard.