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Connecting Wasabi

This guide walks you through connecting a Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage destination to Pluton.

Prerequisites​

Before connecting Wasabi, you need:

  1. A Wasabi account - Sign up here
  2. Access Keys (Access Key ID and Secret Access Key)
  3. A bucket created in your desired region

Getting Your Wasabi Credentials​

Step 1: Create Access Keys​

  1. Log into the Wasabi Console
  2. Click Access Keys in the left sidebar
  3. Click Create New Access Key
  4. Important: Download or copy both the Access Key ID and Secret Access Key immediately — the Secret Key is shown only once

Step 2: Create a Bucket​

  1. Go to Buckets in the Wasabi Console
  2. Click Create Bucket
  3. Enter a bucket name and select a region (e.g., us-east-1, eu-central-1)
  4. Configure versioning and logging settings as needed
  5. Click Create Bucket

Connecting to Pluton​

Pluton Wasabi

Step 1: Add Storage​

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

Step 2: Configure Connection​

Fill in the required fields:

  • Storage Name: A friendly name (e.g., "Wasabi Backups")
  • Access Key ID: Your Wasabi Access Key ID
  • Secret Access Key: Your Wasabi Secret Access Key (password)
  • Region: Select the region where your bucket is located (e.g., US East 1, EU Central 1, AP Northeast 1)
  • Bucket Name: Your Wasabi Bucket Name

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)
  • 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 Wasabi storage is now ready for backup plans

Common Issues​

Region Mismatch: Wasabi requires the correct region for your bucket. Each region has a distinct endpoint (e.g., s3.us-east-1.wasabisys.com). Ensure you select the region matching your bucket.

Access Denied: Verify your Access Keys have the necessary permissions. Wasabi access keys have full account access by default, but IAM policies can restrict them.

Bucket Not Found: Ensure the bucket name is correct and exists in the selected region. Bucket names are globally unique across Wasabi.

Best Practices​

  • Wasabi has no egress fees, making it ideal for backups that require frequent restores
  • Use Wasabi's bucket versioning for additional data protection
  • Create separate buckets per backup plan for better organization
  • Enable Wasabi's immutability (Object Lock) features for ransomware protection