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Connecting Pixeldrain

This guide walks you through connecting a Pixeldrain storage destination to Pluton.

Prerequisites​

Before connecting Pixeldrain, you need:

  1. A Pixeldrain account — Sign up here
  2. A Pixeldrain Pro subscription or Prepaid plan (required for the filesystem feature)
  3. An API key from your account

Getting Your Credentials​

Step 1: Create a Pixeldrain Account and Subscribe​

  1. Go to pixeldrain.com and create an account
  2. Subscribe to the Pro plan or Prepaid plan — the filesystem feature requires an active subscription. View subscription options

Step 2: Generate an API Key​

  1. Log into your Pixeldrain account
  2. Navigate to the API Keys page
  3. Click Generate a new API key
  4. Give the key a descriptive name (e.g., "Pluton Backups")
  5. Copy the generated API key

Connecting to Pluton​

Pluton Pixeldrain

Step 1: Add Storage​

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

Step 2: Configure Connection​

Fill in the required fields:

Step 3: Advanced Options (Optional)​

Additional settings available:

  • Root Folder ID: The root of the filesystem to use. Set to me (default) to use your personal filesystem, or set to a shared directory ID to use a shared directory
  • API URL: The API endpoint to connect to (default: https://pixeldrain.com/api). Only change this for testing purposes

Step 4: Complete the Storage Setup​

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

Common Issues​

Authentication Failure: Ensure your API key is correct and hasn't been revoked. Generate a new key from the API Keys page if needed.

Filesystem Not Available: The Pixeldrain filesystem feature requires a Pro subscription or Prepaid plan. Free accounts cannot use this feature. Check your subscription status.

Shared Directory Access: To use a shared directory, you need the directory ID from the shared URL (e.g., abcd1234 from https://pixeldrain.com/d/abcd1234). Set this as the Root Folder ID.

Best Practices​

  • Generate a dedicated API key for Pluton and label it clearly
  • Use your personal filesystem (me) for private backups
  • Monitor your Pixeldrain storage usage and subscription limits through the dashboard
  • Revoke unused API keys regularly to maintain security