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Connecting Scaleway Object Storage

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

Prerequisites​

Before connecting Scaleway Object Storage, you need:

  1. A Scaleway account - Sign up here
  2. An API key pair (Access Key ID and Secret Key)
  3. A bucket created in your desired region

Getting Your Scaleway Credentials​

Step 1: Generate API Keys​

  1. Log into the Scaleway Console
  2. Click your organization name in the top-right, then API Keys
  3. Click Generate an API Key
  4. Enter a description (e.g., "Pluton Backups") and select API key purpose
  5. Copy the Access Key ID and Secret Key
  6. Important: Save the Secret Key securely — it is shown only once

Step 2: Create a Bucket​

  1. In the Scaleway Console, navigate to Object Storage
  2. Click Create Bucket
  3. Select a region (Amsterdam, Paris, or Warsaw)
  4. Enter a unique bucket name
  5. Choose visibility settings and click Create Bucket

Connecting to Pluton​

Pluton Scaleway

Step 1: Add Storage​

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

Step 2: Configure Connection​

Fill in the required fields:

  • Storage Name: A friendly name (e.g., "Scaleway Backups")
  • Access Key ID: Your Scaleway API Access Key ID
  • Secret Access Key: Your Scaleway Secret Key (password)
  • Region: Select the region where your bucket is located (Amsterdam, Paris, or Warsaw)
  • Endpoint: Select the matching endpoint for your region (e.g., s3.nl-ams.scw.cloud for Amsterdam)

Step 3: Advanced Options (Optional)​

Additional settings available:

  • ACL: Set access control for objects (Private, Public Read, Authenticated Read, etc.)
  • 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)

Step 4: Test and Save​

  1. Click Test Connection to verify credentials
  2. If successful, click Save
  3. Your Scaleway Object Storage is now ready for backup plans

Common Issues​

Region and Endpoint Mismatch: The region and endpoint must correspond to the same datacenter. For example, if your bucket is in Amsterdam, use region nl-ams and endpoint s3.nl-ams.scw.cloud.

Access Denied: Verify your API key has Object Storage permissions. Scaleway IAM policies may restrict access — check your organization's permission settings.

Invalid API Key: Ensure you're using the API key's Access Key ID and Secret Key, not your Scaleway account password or project ID.

Best Practices​

  • Use Scaleway's IAM policies to restrict API keys to Object Storage permissions only
  • Choose the region closest to your Pluton server for optimal performance
  • Scaleway offers Multi-AZ storage for higher durability — enable it for critical backups
  • Monitor storage usage and costs through the Scaleway Console billing section