Manage your WordPress media files with ease using S3-compatible object storage services.

Matteo Enna

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<p>The <strong>Cloud S3 Storage</strong> plugin enables seamless integration of your WordPress media library with S3-compatible cloud storage solutions. Free up server space, improve scalability, and optimize your site’s performance by offloading media files to the cloud.</p>
<p>This plugin uses the AWS SDK for PHP, which is bundled with the plugin, to interact with S3-compatible storage services, such as AWS S3, Wasabi, or DigitalOcean Spaces.</p>
<h3>Key Features</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>S3-Compatible Integration:</strong> Works with any S3-compatible object storage service, such as AWS S3, Wasabi, or DigitalOcean Spaces.</li>
<li><strong>Media Library Sync:</strong> Automatically sync your WordPress media files to the configured S3 storage bucket.</li>
<li><strong>Custom Cron Jobs:</strong> Schedule automated tasks for reindexing and clearing media files from your S3 storage.</li>
<li><strong>Hybrid Mode:</strong> Optionally keep files stored locally and on the cloud for redundancy.</li>
<li><strong>Customizable Settings:</strong> Easily configure bucket details, upload preferences, and cron job timings from the admin interface.</li>
<li><strong>Efficient File Management:</strong> Automatically delete unused or orphaned media files from your storage.</li>
<li><strong>Fallback Mechanism:</strong> Ensures smooth functioning even during connectivity issues with the S3 service.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Usage</h3>
<ol>
<li>Enter your S3-compatible service credentials, bucket name, and region.</li>
<li>Set the cron job timing to automate syncing and cleanup tasks.</li>
<li>Use the media library as usual—uploads will automatically sync with S3 storage.</li>
<li>Monitor synced files and manage unused media from the plugin dashboard.</li>
</ol>
<h3>FAQs</h3>
<h3><strong>Q: Which S3-compatible services does this plugin support?</strong></h3>
<p>A: Any service that supports the S3 API, including AWS S3, Wasabi, DigitalOcean Spaces, and others.</p>
<h3><strong>Q: Do I need to install the AWS SDK separately?</strong></h3>
<p>A: No, the AWS SDK for PHP is already bundled with this plugin. You don’t need to install it separately.</p>
<h3><strong>Q: Can I revert my media library back to local storage?</strong></h3>
<p>A: Yes, you can disable the plugin and move the media files back to your server if needed.</p>
<h3><strong>Q: Does this plugin support large media files?</strong></h3>
<p>A: Yes, the plugin handles chunked uploads for larger files to ensure compatibility with cloud storage.</p>


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