What Is Scaleway Object Storage?
Scaleway Object Storage is S3-compatible cloud storage with European regions. OurClone supports it for transfer, sync, encrypted backup repositories, and local mounting.
Official website: https://www.scaleway.com/en/object-storage/
- Good for users who want S3-compatible storage in Scaleway regions.
- Uses access keys, a region, and a regional endpoint.
- Works as a durable backend for OurClone backup repositories.
What OurClone Supports for Scaleway Object Storage
| Operation | How it works in OurClone |
|---|---|
| Sync | Keep a folder on Scaleway 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 Scaleway 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 Scaleway Object Storage, then save snapshots of local folders. Later snapshots are incremental, so unchanged files do not need to be uploaded again. |
| Mount | Mount Scaleway Object Storage as a local directory in macOS or Windows, then browse and manage remote files from the operating system file manager. |
Scaleway 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 | Most S3-compatible providers use multipart upload rules. A common practical pattern is single-request uploads up to about 5 GB and multipart uploads for larger objects; the exact maximum depends on the provider. |
| Download limits | Downloads usually depend on object size, request rate, egress policy, and account bandwidth. The provider may throttle requests or charge for outbound traffic. |
| OurClone tip | Scaleway Object Storage is S3-compatible, but provider-specific quotas may differ from AWS. Confirm bucket, object, and bandwidth limits in your Scaleway Object Storage account before large OurClone jobs. |
How to Add Scaleway Object Storage in OurClone
Scaleway Object Storage connects through S3-compatible access keys in OurClone.
- Sign in to the Scaleway Object Storage console.
- Create or locate an Access Key ID and Secret Access Key for the bucket you want OurClone to use.
- Enter the region and endpoint for your bucket, such as fr-par or nl-ams endpoints.
- Open OurClone, click Add Storage, select Scaleway Object Storage, enter the credentials, and connect.
Sync and Transfer Workflow
After Scaleway Object Storage is connected, open the Migrate area in OurClone. Choose Scaleway 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.
Task progress is visible in the Task tab, including completed, skipped, and failed files.
Backup Workflow
For backups, first create a backup repository on Scaleway 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.
- Open Backup and create or choose a repository on Scaleway Object Storage.
- Open the repository and click New Backup.
- Select local folders such as
~/Documents,~/Pictures, or a project folder. - Start the snapshot. The first run uploads the full selection; later runs are incremental.
- Use Restore from a backup record when you need to recover files to a local directory.
Mount Scaleway Object Storage as a Local Folder
OurClone can mount Scaleway 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 Scaleway 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.
Best Practices for Scaleway Object Storage
- Use a clear folder naming convention such as
/ourclone-backups,/sync, or/archive. - Confirm that your Scaleway 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.
- If authentication fails later, reconnect the account or refresh the token before restarting the task.