Object Storage (S3)Satellite & Access Grant

Storj

Bucket Explorer for the Storj DCS Decentralized Object Network

Overview of Storj Integration

Storj is a distributed object storage network with end-to-end encryption. Connect with an access grant, or with a satellite address, an API key and a passphrase.

  • Access grant, or satellite + API key + passphrase
  • Data encrypted before it leaves your machine
  • Migrate data from S3 to Storj in the dual-pane view

In-App Configuration Dialog

Storj configuration in Ultra Explorer: support for Storj satellites and encrypted access keys.

How to connect Storj in Ultra Explorer

  1. Choose Storj

    Select Storj in Object Storage.

  2. Indicate the satellite

    Enter the address of your Storj satellite node (ex: eu1.storj.io:7777).

  3. Enter the key or Access Grant

    Enter your API key and encryption passphrase.

  4. Explore your buckets

    Click 'Connect and verify'.

Configuration fields

Storage Name

Required

name= Storj DCS

Unique identifier for this storage remote in Ultra Explorer (e.g. gdrive-perso, backup-s3).Default value: Storj DCS

Auth Method

Optional

provider= existing

Optional. 'existing' to use a serialized Access Grant, or 'new' to enter Satellite address and API key.Default value: existing

Access Grant

Optional

access_grant

Optional. Serialized Storj Access Grant string generated from the Storj console.

Satellite Address

Optional

satellite_address= us1.storj.io

Optional. Storj satellite node address hosting your metadata (e.g. us1.storj.io, eu1.storj.io).Default value: us1.storj.io

API Key

Optional

api_key

Personal API key generated in your service account dashboard.

Encryption Passphrase

Optional

passphrase

Optional. Client-side zero-knowledge encryption passphrase for object data.

Frequently Asked Questions about Storj

  • Storj offers an S3-compatible gateway, but this connector uses the native Storj protocol, so data is encrypted on your machine before upload.

Ready to explore your Storj?

Available on Windows, macOS and Linux, or as a Docker container. The Free version needs no subscription.