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Connecting IDrive e2

This guide walks you through connecting an IDrive e2 storage destination to Pluton.

Prerequisites​

Before connecting IDrive e2, you need:

  1. An IDrive e2 account - Sign up here
  2. Access Key credentials (Access Key ID and Secret Access Key)
  3. Your e2 endpoint URL

Getting Your IDrive e2 Credentials​

Step 1: Create an IDrive e2 Account​

  1. Go to the IDrive e2 signup page
  2. Complete the registration process
  3. Log into the IDrive e2 dashboard

Step 2: Generate Access Keys​

  1. In the e2 dashboard, navigate to Access Keys
  2. Click Create Access Key
  3. Copy the Access Key ID and Secret Access Key
  4. Important: Save these credentials securely — the Secret Access Key is shown only once

Step 3: Note Your Endpoint​

  1. In the e2 dashboard, go to Regions
  2. Find your assigned endpoint URL (e.g., q9d9.la12.idrivee2-5.com)
  3. Copy this endpoint — you will need it when configuring Pluton

Connecting to Pluton​

Pluton IDrive e2

Step 1: Add Storage​

  1. In Pluton, navigate to Storages
  2. Click Add Storage button
  3. Select IDrive e2 from the provider list

Step 2: Configure Connection​

Fill in the required fields:

  • Storage Name: A friendly name (e.g., "IDrive e2 Backups")
  • Access Key ID: Your IDrive e2 Access Key ID
  • Secret Access Key: Your IDrive e2 Secret Access Key (password)
  • Endpoint: Your e2 endpoint URL (e.g., q9d9.la12.idrivee2-5.com)
  • Bucket Name: Your iDrive Bucket Name

Step 3: Advanced Options (Optional)​

Additional settings available:

  • Server-side Encryption: Choose AES256 or KMS encryption for data at rest
  • Storage Class: Select the storage tier for your objects
  • Chunk Size: Adjust the chunk size for multipart uploads (default: 5 MiB)
  • Upload Cutoff: Set the threshold for switching to chunked uploads (default: 200 MiB)
  • Force Path Style: Enable path-style access instead of virtual hosted-style

Step 4: Complete the Storage Setup​

  1. Click the Add Storage button which automatically verifies credentials and adds the storage.
  2. Your IDrive e2 storage is now ready for backup plans

Common Issues​

Invalid Endpoint: Each IDrive e2 account is assigned a unique endpoint URL. Ensure you're using the exact endpoint shown in your e2 dashboard, not a generic URL.

Access Denied: Verify your Access Key credentials are correct. If you lost the Secret Access Key, delete the key and create a new one from the e2 dashboard.

Bucket Not Found: Ensure the bucket exists in your IDrive e2 account. You can create buckets from the e2 dashboard before connecting to Pluton.

Best Practices​

  • IDrive e2 offers competitive pricing with no egress fees on most plans
  • Use the endpoint closest to your Pluton server for best performance
  • Create separate buckets for different backup plans
  • Enable immutability (Object Lock) when available for ransomware protection