What Is Storj?
Storj is decentralized cloud object storage with S3-compatible gateway access. OurClone can use Storj for sync, transfer, encrypted backup repositories, and mounting.
Official website: https://www.storj.io/
- Good fit for users who want distributed object storage.
- Uses S3 gateway credentials created in the Storj console.
- Works well for encrypted backups where OurClone handles repository-level encryption.
What OurClone Supports for Storj
| Operation | How it works in OurClone |
|---|---|
| Sync | Keep a folder on Storj 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 Storj, 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 Storj, then save snapshots of local folders. Later snapshots are incremental, so unchanged files do not need to be uploaded again. |
| Mount | Mount Storj as a local directory in macOS or Windows, then browse and manage remote files from the operating system file manager. |
Storj 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 | Storj’s S3 compatibility documentation lists no maximum object size and no maximum PUT object size at the edge service, with 10,000 multipart upload parts and a 5 MiB minimum part size except the last part. |
| Download limits | Downloads depend on S3 gateway behavior, object size, client configuration, and account/project limits rather than a small published per-file download cap. |
| OurClone tip | For objects larger than standard AWS S3 client assumptions, adjust S3-compatible client settings if needed before running huge OurClone tasks. |
Source: Storj S3 compatibility limits
How to Add Storj in OurClone
Storj connects through S3-compatible access keys in OurClone.
- Sign in to the Storj console.
- Create or locate an Access Key ID and Secret Access Key for the bucket you want OurClone to use.
- Use the S3 gateway endpoint, commonly gateway.storjshare.io, together with the generated access keys.
- Open OurClone, click Add Storage, select Storj, enter the credentials, and connect.
Sync and Transfer Workflow
After Storj is connected, open the Migrate area in OurClone. Choose Storj 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 Storj. 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 Storj.
- 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 Storj as a Local Folder
OurClone can mount Storj 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 Storj 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 Storj
- Use a clear folder naming convention such as
/ourclone-backups,/sync, or/archive. - Confirm that your Storj 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.