How to use Scaleway Object Storage with UpdraftPlus Backup Plugin

The famous WordPress backup plugin « UpdraftPlus WordPress Backup Plugin » has a free feature which allows you to automatically upload your backups to an S3 compatible storage.

Scaleway has a S3 compatible storage named Object Storage which is free up to 75Go/month.

Step by step

1. Create an Scaleway account on https://console.scaleway.com/register
2. Go to Object Storage and click on Create Bucket
3. Create API keys on Project Dashboard > Credentials
   
   
   
4. Go to UpdraftPlus > Settings and select S3-Compatible (Generic)
   
   
   
5. Fill credentials this way:
   • S3 access key: your Scaleway API access key
   • S3 secret key: your Scaleway API secret key
   • S3 location: your Scaleway bucket name
   • S3 end point: the Scaleway root URL, for example s3.fr-par.scw.cloud
6. Don’t forget to save the settings

You’re ready to go!