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
How to connect Storj in Ultra Explorer
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Choose Storj
Select Storj in Object Storage.
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Indicate the satellite
Enter the address of your Storj satellite node (ex: eu1.storj.io:7777).
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Enter the key or Access Grant
Enter your API key and encryption passphrase.
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Explore your buckets
Click 'Connect and verify'.
Configuration fields
Storage Name
Required
name= Storj DCSUnique identifier for this storage remote in Ultra Explorer (e.g. gdrive-perso, backup-s3).Default value: Storj DCS
Auth Method
Optional
provider= existingOptional. 'existing' to use a serialized Access Grant, or 'new' to enter Satellite address and API key.Default value: existing
Access Grant
Optional
access_grantOptional. Serialized Storj Access Grant string generated from the Storj console.
Satellite Address
Optional
satellite_address= us1.storj.ioOptional. Storj satellite node address hosting your metadata (e.g. us1.storj.io, eu1.storj.io).Default value: us1.storj.io
API Key
Optional
api_keyPersonal API key generated in your service account dashboard.
Encryption Passphrase
Optional
passphraseOptional. Client-side zero-knowledge encryption passphrase for object data.
Frequently Asked Questions about Storj
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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.
