Infinitie Technologies

Jay Parmar

<p>SmartSync Lite makes it incredibly easy to offload your WordPress media library to Amazon S3 or DigitalOcean Spaces—no technical expertise required! The plugin automatically sets up your cloud storage for you, so you can focus on your content while SmartSync handles the heavy lifting. Save server space, speed up your site, and enjoy peace of mind knowing your media is safe in the cloud. If you want even more power—like Google Cloud Storage or Cloudflare R2 support, or advanced CDN and asset syncing—check out our <a href="https://codecanyon.net/item/wp-smartsync-wordpress-plugin-for-media-assets-cdn-cloud-storage/56335604" rel="nofollow ugc">Pro version</a>!</p>
<p>SmartSync Lite is built for creators, bloggers, and businesses who want a hassle-free way to store their WordPress media in the cloud. With just a few clicks, you can connect your site to Amazon S3 or DigitalOcean Spaces, and SmartSync will automatically create and configure the necessary cloud resources for you. No need to manually set up buckets or worry about permissions—the plugin takes care of it all.</p>
<p>Every time you upload images, videos, or other files, SmartSync Lite seamlessly syncs them to your chosen cloud storage. This not only saves valuable server space but also helps your website load faster for your visitors.</p>
<p>Want to unlock even more? The <a href="https://codecanyon.net/item/wp-smartsync-wordpress-plugin-for-media-assets-cdn-cloud-storage/56335604" rel="nofollow ugc">Pro version</a> adds support for Google Cloud Storage and Cloudflare R2, plus advanced features like Amazon CloudFront CDN integration and JS/CSS file syncing. <a href="https://codecanyon.net/item/wp-smartsync-wordpress-plugin-for-media-assets-cdn-cloud-storage/56335604" rel="nofollow ugc">See all Pro features</a></p>
<h3>What’s included in SmartSync Lite?</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Amazon S3 Integration</strong> – Connect your WordPress site to your own S3 bucket. Media uploads are automatically offloaded and managed in the cloud. The plugin can even create the S3 bucket for you if it doesn’t exist.</li>
<li><strong>DigitalOcean Spaces Integration</strong> – Prefer DigitalOcean? No problem! Easily link your Spaces account and enjoy the same seamless media offloading, with automatic setup handled by the plugin.</li>
<li><strong>Effortless Setup</strong> – Just enter your AWS or DigitalOcean credentials and you’re ready to go. SmartSync Lite takes care of all the technical details, so you don’t have to.</li>
<li><strong>Automatic Sync</strong> – Every time you upload media, SmartSync Lite moves it to the cloud and keeps everything in sync.</li>
<li><strong>Error Tracking & Management</strong> – Stay informed with clear error messages and sync status, so you always know your files are safe.</li>
<li><strong>Reset to Default</strong> – Quickly restore default settings if you ever need a fresh start.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Pro Features:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Google Cloud Storage integration <a href="https://codecanyon.net/item/wp-smartsync-wordpress-plugin-for-media-assets-cdn-cloud-storage/56335604" rel="nofollow ugc">Pro</a></li>
<li>Cloudflare R2 integration <a href="https://codecanyon.net/item/wp-smartsync-wordpress-plugin-for-media-assets-cdn-cloud-storage/56335604" rel="nofollow ugc">Pro</a></li>
<li>Amazon CloudFront CDN integration <a href="https://codecanyon.net/item/wp-smartsync-wordpress-plugin-for-media-assets-cdn-cloud-storage/56335604" rel="nofollow ugc">Pro</a></li>
<li>JS and CSS file synchronization <a href="https://codecanyon.net/item/wp-smartsync-wordpress-plugin-for-media-assets-cdn-cloud-storage/56335604" rel="nofollow ugc">Pro</a></li>
<li>And more! <a href="https://codecanyon.net/item/wp-smartsync-wordpress-plugin-for-media-assets-cdn-cloud-storage/56335604" rel="nofollow ugc">Unlock all features</a></li>
</ul>
<h4>Why use a CDN?</h4>
<p>A Content Delivery Network (CDN) like CloudFront (available in the <a href="https://codecanyon.net/item/wp-smartsync-wordpress-plugin-for-media-assets-cdn-cloud-storage/56335604" rel="nofollow ugc">Pro version</a>) can dramatically boost your website’s speed and reliability. By serving your media files from servers located around the world, a CDN ensures that your visitors always get the fastest possible load times—no matter where they are. This reduces server load, improves SEO, and creates a better experience for your users. With SmartSync <a href="https://codecanyon.net/item/wp-smartsync-wordpress-plugin-for-media-assets-cdn-cloud-storage/56335604" rel="nofollow ugc">Pro</a>, enabling CDN is as simple as flipping a switch!</p>
<h3>How It Works</h3>
<ol>
<li><strong>Resource Check</strong> – Ensures Amazon S3 is properly set up.</li>
<li><strong>Automatic Setup</strong> – Creates required AWS resources if they do not exist.</li>
<li><strong>Synchronization Management</strong> – Monitors and logs file sync status and errors.</li>
</ol>
<h3>How to Generate AWS IAM Keys</h3>
<ol>
<li>Log in to the <a href="https://aws.amazon.com/console/" rel="nofollow ugc">AWS Management Console</a>.</li>
<li>Navigate to <strong>IAM (Identity and Access Management)</strong>.</li>
<li>Click <strong>Users</strong> <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> Select or create a user.</li>
<li>Go to the <strong>Security credentials</strong> tab.</li>
<li>Click <strong>Create access key</strong> <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> Copy and store the keys securely.</li>
</ol>
<blockquote>
<p><strong>Permissions Required:</strong><br />
  – Amazon S3 (Full Access)<br />
  – Any additional permissions required based on your setup.</p>
</blockquote>
<h3>How to Generate DigitalOcean Spaces Access Keys</h3>
<ol>
<li>Log in to your <a href="https://cloud.digitalocean.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">DigitalOcean Control Panel</a>.</li>
<li>In the left sidebar, click <strong>Spaces</strong>.</li>
<li>Click <strong>Manage Keys</strong> at the top right.</li>
<li>Click <strong>Generate New Key</strong>.</li>
<li>Enter a name for your key and click <strong>Create Access Key</strong>.</li>
<li>Copy and store your Access Key and Secret Key securely—you’ll need them to connect SmartSync Lite.</li>
</ol>
<blockquote>
<p><strong>Permissions Required:</strong><br />
  – Spaces (Full Access)<br />
  – Any additional permissions required based on your setup.</p>
</blockquote>
<h3>Benefits of Using S3  or other cloud storage</h3>
<ul>
<li>Faster page loads with media offloading.</li>
<li>Reduces server load by offloading media storage.</li>
<li>Enhanced security with AWS Shield.</li>
</ul>
<h3>License</h3>
<p>This plugin is licensed under <strong>GPLv2 or later</strong>.<br />
For details: <a href="https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html" rel="nofollow ugc">GNU GPL v2</a>.</p>
<h3>Localization</h3>
<p>To generate a <code>.pot</code> file for translations, run:<br />
    `sh<br />
curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/wp-cli/builds/gh-pages/phar/wp-cli.phar<br />
php wp-cli.phar i18n make-pot . languages/wp-smartsync.pot –exclude=vendor</p>
<h3>External Services</h3>
<p>This plugin connects to third-party cloud storage services to manage file uploads, synchronization, and asset delivery. The services used are:</p>
<p>AWS (Amazon Web Services)</p>
<p>This plugin integrates with AWS S3 and related APIs for storing and retrieving media assets and configuration data.</p>
<ul>
<li>Data Sent: Bucket name, region, access credentials (user-supplied), and file metadata.</li>
<li>When: During initial configuration, file uploads, or API-based operations.</li>
<li>Terms: https://aws.amazon.com/service-terms/</li>
<li>Privacy Policy: https://aws.amazon.com/privacy/</li>
</ul>
<p>Cloudflare R2 (<a href="https://codecanyon.net/item/wp-smartsync-wordpress-plugin-for-media-assets-cdn-cloud-storage/56335604" rel="nofollow ugc">Pro version</a>)</p>
<p>Cloudflare R2 is used to store media files and access them via Cloudflare’s object storage API.</p>
<ul>
<li>Data Sent: Bucket name, region, access credentials (user-supplied), and file metadata.</li>
<li>When: When configured and used for uploads, downloads, or deletions.</li>
<li>Terms: https://www.cloudflare.com/terms/</li>
<li>Privacy Policy: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/</li>
</ul>
<p>DigitalOcean Spaces</p>
<p>DigitalOcean Spaces provides cloud object storage for files uploaded via the plugin.</p>
<ul>
<li>Data Sent: Space name, region, access credentials (user-supplied), and file metadata.</li>
<li>When: When performing file uploads or configuring DigitalOcean Spaces storage.</li>
<li>Terms: https://www.digitalocean.com/legal/terms</li>
<li>Privacy Policy: https://www.digitalocean.com/legal/privacy-policy/</li>
</ul>
<p>Google Cloud Storage (<a href="https://codecanyon.net/item/wp-smartsync-wordpress-plugin-for-media-assets-cdn-cloud-storage/56335604" rel="nofollow ugc">Pro version</a>)</p>
<p>The plugin optionally integrates with Google Cloud Storage or Google APIs for storing, syncing, or managing user media files.</p>
<ul>
<li>Data Sent: Bucket name, access credentials (user-supplied), file metadata, and API requests based on plugin functionality.</li>
<li>When: When the Google storage option is configured and used for upload/download operations.</li>
<li>Terms: https://cloud.google.com/terms/</li>
<li>Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy</li>
</ul>


SmartSync Lite – Offload media cloud storage using AWS S3, Digital Ocean Spaces

SmartSync Lite makes it incredibly easy to offload your WordPress media library to Amazon S3 or DigitalOcean Spaces—no technical expertise required! T …

jhomoura

<p><strong>R2 Cloud Storage</strong> offloads your WordPress Media Library to <a href="https://www.cloudflare.com/products/r2/" rel="nofollow ugc">Cloudflare R2</a> — an S3-compatible object storage with <strong>zero egress fees</strong>.</p>
<h4>Why Cloudflare R2?</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>$0 egress fees</strong> — No cost for serving files, unlike AWS S3 ($0.09/GB)</li>
<li>S3-compatible API — Works with existing tools</li>
<li>Cloudflare CDN integration — Custom domains with global edge caching</li>
<li>Pay only for storage: $0.015/GB/month</li>
</ul>
<h4>Core Features (Free)</h4>
<ul>
<li>Automatic media offload on upload</li>
<li>URL rewriting (serve from R2/custom domain)</li>
<li>Pre-signed URLs for protected content</li>
<li>Bulk sync/migration tool</li>
<li>Responsive image (srcset) support</li>
<li>Remove local copies to save disk space</li>
<li>REST API for programmatic access</li>
<li>i18n ready (pt_BR included)</li>
</ul>
<h4>Modular Add-on System</h4>
<p>Extend R2 Cloud Storage with platform-specific add-ons:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>WooCommerce</strong> — Digital downloads via R2, product images, signed URLs per order</li>
<li><strong>LearnDash</strong> — Course videos and materials with signed URL protection</li>
<li><strong>Tutor LMS</strong> — Protected video streaming and course materials</li>
<li><strong>Easy Digital Downloads</strong> — Secure digital delivery via R2</li>
<li><strong>MemberPress</strong> — Protected member content via R2</li>
<li><strong>BuddyBoss</strong> — Community uploads stored on R2</li>
</ul>
<h4>Developer Friendly</h4>
<pre><code>`php
</code></pre>
<p>// Register your own add-on<br />
add_action( ‘r2cs_register_addon’, function( $manager ) {<br />
    $manager->register( ‘my-addon’, ‘1.0.0’, ‘My_Addon_Class’ );<br />
});</p>
<p>// Generate signed URLs<br />
$url = r2cs()->signed_url()->generate( ‘path/to/file.pdf’, 3600 );</p>
<p>// Upload files programmatically<br />
$result = r2cs()->client()->upload_file( ‘/local/path.pdf’, ‘remote/path.pdf’ );<br />
    `</p>
<h3>External Services</h3>
<p>This plugin connects to external third-party services as described below.</p>
<h4>Cloudflare R2 Object Storage</h4>
<p>This plugin connects to the Cloudflare R2 API to upload, retrieve, and delete media files stored in your R2 bucket. The connection is made to <code>https://<account_id>.r2.cloudflarestorage.com</code> using your configured credentials (Account ID, Access Key, and Secret Key).</p>
<p>Data is sent whenever media files are uploaded, deleted, synced, or served via the plugin. The data transmitted includes the file contents and metadata (object key/path).</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.cloudflare.com/terms/" rel="nofollow ugc">Cloudflare Terms of Service</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/" rel="nofollow ugc">Cloudflare Privacy Policy</a></li>
</ul>
<h4>R2 Cloud Storage License API</h4>
<p>This plugin connects to the R2 Cloud Storage license server at <code>https://r2cloudstorage.com/api/v1/license</code> to activate, deactivate, and verify add-on license keys. This connection is only made when a user manually activates or deactivates an add-on license, or when a periodic license verification is performed.</p>
<p>The data transmitted includes: the license key, the add-on slug, and the site domain.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://r2cloudstorage.com/terms" rel="nofollow ugc">R2 Cloud Storage Terms of Service</a></li>
<li><a href="https://r2cloudstorage.com/privacy" rel="nofollow ugc">R2 Cloud Storage Privacy Policy</a></li>
</ul>


R2 Cloud Storage

Offload your WordPress media to Cloudflare R2 with zero egress fees. Modular add-on system for WooCommerce, LearnDash, EDD and more.

SmartSync Lite – Offload media cloud storage using AWS S3, Digital Ocean Spaces vs R2 Cloud Storage