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IONOS Object Storage Support in OurClone

IONOS Object Storage works with OurClone for sync, transfer, encrypted backup, and mounting as a local folder. Learn how to add IONOS Object Storage and use it safely.

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What Is IONOS Object Storage?

IONOS Object Storage is an S3-compatible storage service from IONOS Cloud, offered across European regions. OurClone connects to IONOS for sync, transfer, encrypted backup, and mount workflows from your computer.

Official website: https://cloud.ionos.com/storage/object-storage

  • European S3-compatible storage with multiple regions inside the EU.
  • Connects with Access Key + Secret Key generated by a contract user in DCD.
  • Useful as a destination for OurClone encrypted backup repositories with EU residency.

What OurClone Supports for IONOS Object Storage

Operation How it works in OurClone
Sync Keep a folder on IONOS Object Storage synchronized with another cloud storage account or a local folder. OurClone compares file changes and updates only what needs to change.
Transfer Copy or move files between IONOS Object Storage, your Mac, and other connected cloud providers. Transfers run through your local computer, so you stay in control of the data path.
Backup Create an encrypted backup repository on IONOS Object Storage, then save snapshots of local folders. Later snapshots are incremental, so unchanged files do not need to be uploaded again.
Mount Mount IONOS Object Storage as a local directory in macOS or Windows, then browse and manage remote files from the operating system file manager.

IONOS Object Storage Upload and Download Limits

These limits come from the storage provider or protocol, not from OurClone. OurClone still has to respect provider file-size caps, API quotas, bandwidth rules, account storage quota, and server-side throttling.

Upload limits IONOS Object Storage follows S3-style multipart upload rules — typically 5 MiB to 5 GiB part size with up to 10,000 parts per object — and supports objects in the multi-terabyte range. Final per-object size depends on the contract limits applied to the account.
Download limits Downloads are limited by IONOS bandwidth policy, contract quotas, and your client’s request rate rather than a small per-download cap.
OurClone tip Pick the IONOS region closest to your data and confirm contract storage limits before running a very large OurClone backup or migration.

Source: IONOS S3 Object Storage documentation

How to Add IONOS Object Storage in OurClone

IONOS Object Storage connects through S3-compatible access keys in OurClone.

  1. Sign in to the IONOS Data Center Designer (DCD) with a contract user account.
  2. Open Storage → Object Storage (or the IONOS Cloud panel), create a bucket in the chosen region, and generate Access Key ID + Secret Access Key.
  3. Note the endpoint URL for the chosen region, for example s3-eu-central-1.ionoscloud.com.
  4. Open OurClone, click Add Storage, select IONOS Object Storage (or S3 Compatible), enter the endpoint, credentials, region, and bucket, then connect.
Use a contract user with permissions limited to the buckets OurClone needs. Avoid sharing the contract owner’s credentials for routine sync, transfer, backup, or mount workflows.

Sync and Transfer Workflow

After IONOS Object Storage is connected, open the Migrate area in OurClone. Choose IONOS Object Storage as the source or destination, select the folders you want to work with, then choose the task mode.

  • Copy duplicates files while keeping the source unchanged.
  • Move transfers files and removes them from the source after completion.
  • Sync keeps the destination aligned with the source folder.
Select files for transfer in OurClone

Task progress is visible in the Task tab, including completed, skipped, and failed files.

Monitor transfer progress in OurClone

Backup Workflow

For backups, first create a backup repository on IONOS Object Storage. A repository needs a name, a storage path, and an encryption password. Keep this password safe because it is required for both future snapshots and restores.

  1. Open Backup and create or choose a repository on IONOS Object Storage.
  2. Open the repository and click New Backup.
  3. Select local folders such as ~/Documents, ~/Pictures, or a project folder.
  4. Start the snapshot. The first run uploads the full selection; later runs are incremental.
  5. Use Restore from a backup record when you need to recover files to a local directory.
Select local folders to back up in OurClone
Monitor backup progress in OurClone

Mount IONOS Object Storage as a Local Folder

OurClone can mount IONOS Object Storage as a local operating-system directory. This is useful when you want to browse cloud files in Finder or File Explorer, open files from desktop apps, or copy files with the same habits you use for local folders.

  • Open the mount area in OurClone and select your connected IONOS Object Storage account.
  • Choose the remote path you want to expose locally.
  • Pick a local mount point, then start the mount.
  • When finished, unmount cleanly from OurClone before disconnecting your network or shutting down.
Mount cloud storage as a local folder in OurClone

Best Practices for IONOS Object Storage

  • Use a clear folder naming convention such as /ourclone-backups, /sync, or /archive.
  • Confirm that your IONOS Object Storage account has enough storage before running a large migration or backup.
  • Run a small test sync or restore before relying on a new workflow for important files.
  • For large first-time jobs, keep your computer awake and connected to a stable network.
  • Verify the bucket region matches your data residency requirements before uploading regulated data.
  • If authentication fails later, regenerate the IONOS S3 keys before restarting the task.