Cloud Storage Setup

Store user uploads (images, files, audio) on cloud storage instead of your local server. ChatNet supports AWS S3, Google Cloud Storage, Wasabi, Backblaze B2, and other S3-compatible providers. Cloud storage improves scalability, reduces server load, and enables faster content delivery.

Navigate to General Settings > Cloud Storage

Why Use Cloud Storage?

• Scalability: Handle unlimited uploads without filling server disk
• Performance: CDN delivery for faster file access globally
• Reliability: Built-in redundancy and backup
• Cost: Often cheaper than expanding server storage
• Migration: Easier to move between hosting providers

Supported Providers

AWS S3 Setup

Step 1: Create S3 Bucket

1. Log in to AWS Console
2. Navigate to S3
3. Click "Create bucket"
4. Enter a unique bucket name
5. Select a region close to your users
6. Uncheck "Block all public access" (for public file access)
7. Create the bucket

Step 2: Configure Bucket Policy

Add this bucket policy to allow public read access:

{ "Version": "2012-10-17", "Statement": [ { "Sid": "PublicReadGetObject", "Effect": "Allow", "Principal": "*", "Action": "s3:GetObject", "Resource": "arn:aws:s3:::YOUR-BUCKET-NAME/*" } ] }

Step 3: Create IAM User

1. Navigate to IAM > Users
2. Click "Add users"
3. Enter a username
4. Select "Access key - Programmatic access"
5. Attach the "AmazonS3FullAccess" policy (or create a custom policy)
6. Save the Access Key ID and Secret Access Key

Configuration

Wasabi Setup

Wasabi is an S3-compatible service with no egress fees.

Step 1: Create Bucket

1. Log in to Wasabi console
2. Create a new bucket
3. Note your bucket region

Step 2: Create Access Keys

1. Go to Access Keys
2. Create a new access key
3. Save the Access Key and Secret Key

Configuration

Backblaze B2 Setup

Backblaze B2 offers affordable storage with S3-compatible API.

Step 1: Create Bucket

1. Log in to Backblaze
2. Go to B2 Cloud Storage > Buckets
3. Create a new bucket (set to Public)
4. Note the bucket name and endpoint

Step 2: Create Application Key

1. Go to App Keys
2. Create a new application key
3. Save the keyID and applicationKey

Configuration

Google Cloud Storage Setup

1. Go to Google Cloud Console
2. Create or select a project
3. Navigate to Cloud Storage > Buckets
4. Create a bucket
5. Enable interoperability (for S3-compatible access)
6. Generate HMAC keys in Settings > Interoperability

All Settings Reference

Troubleshooting