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Connecting Liara Object Storage

This guide walks you through connecting a Liara Object Storage destination to Pluton.

Prerequisites​

Before connecting Liara Object Storage, you need:

  1. A Liara account - Sign up here
  2. S3 API credentials (Access Key ID and Secret Access Key) from your Liara console

Getting Your Liara Credentials​

Step 1: Create a Bucket​

  1. Log into your Liara Console
  2. Navigate to Object Storage in the sidebar
  3. Click Create Bucket
  4. Enter a bucket name and configure your preferred settings
  5. Note the bucket name and the S3 endpoint URL provided

Step 2: Generate Access Keys​

  1. In the Object Storage section, go to Keys or Access Keys
  2. Click Create Key to generate a new S3 key pair
  3. Copy the Access Key ID and Secret Access Key
  4. Important: Save both credentials immediately - the Secret Access Key is shown only once

Connecting to Pluton​

Pluton Liara Object Storage

Step 1: Add Storage​

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

Step 2: Configure Connection​

Fill in the required fields:

  • Storage Name: A friendly name (e.g., "Liara Backups")
  • Access Key ID: Paste your Liara S3 Access Key ID
  • Secret Access Key: Paste your Liara S3 Secret Access Key
  • Bucket Name: Your Liara 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 class for new objects
  • Bucket ACL: Set access control for bucket operations
  • Upload Cutoff: Threshold for switching to chunked uploads (default: 200 MiB)
  • Chunk Size: Size of chunks for multipart uploads (default: 5 MiB)
  • Force Path Style: Enabled by default; use path-style access for S3 requests
  • V2 Authentication: Enable if your setup requires v2 auth signatures

Step 4: Complete the Storage Setup​

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

Common Issues​

Authentication Failure: Verify your Access Key ID and Secret Access Key are correct. Regenerate credentials in the Liara console if needed.

Connection Timeout: Ensure your Pluton server can reach the Liara S3 endpoint. Check firewall or network restrictions.

Bucket Not Found: Confirm the bucket exists in your Liara account and that your credentials have access to it.

Best Practices​

  • Create dedicated S3 keys for Pluton with minimum required permissions
  • Enable server-side encryption for sensitive backup data
  • Monitor your storage usage through the Liara console
  • Regularly review and rotate your S3 access keys for security