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QNAP

QNAP is a popular brand of home and small-business network storage devices that act like a super-smart external hard drive connected to your Wi-Fi. It lets you store all your family photos, videos, and important files in one safe place that everyone at home can reach from their phones or computers without depending on the cloud. It automatically backs up your data, streams movies to your TV, and even lets you access everything when you're away from home. QNAP uses S3-compatible object storage to quietly send copies of your important files to affordable online storage to S3- compatible providers, giving you an extra layer of protection if your device ever fails. This combination means you get the speed and privacy of local storage with the rock-solid, off-site backup power of S3 without needing to be a tech expert. QNAP NAS appliances support S3-compatible cloud backup and hybrid cloud sync natively.

Connection / Setup

  1. Create an account and log in to DiskSpace
  2. Click I'm ready to set up my storage
  3. Enter Bucket Name following the instructions
  4. Click Create Bucket and wait for it to be generated
  5. Find your Endpoint URL, Access Key, and Secret Key in the S3 Client Configuration section for use below

Connect QNAP to DiskSpace.sh (S3-compatible storage)

DiskSpace.sh is fully S3 API compatible and requires path-style addressing. Follow the steps below to configure your QNAP NAS.

Connection Steps
  1. Log in to your QNAP NAS administration interface.
  2. Navigate to Control Panel > Cloud Storage or HybridMount.
  3. Click Add and select Amazon S3 (or Generic S3 if available).
  4. Fill in the connection details as shown below.
  5. Ensure Path Style is enabled (required for DiskSpace.sh).
  6. Save and test the connection.
Credential Fields
Endpoint URL:
https://s3.diskspace.sh
Access Key:
Enter the Access Key provided by DiskSpace.sh
Secret Key:
Enter the Secret Key provided by DiskSpace.sh
Region:
Leave empty or use us-east-1
Path Style Requirement: DiskSpace.sh requires path-style requests. The URL format must be:
https://s3.diskspace.sh/bucket-name/key
Virtual-hosted style (bucket.s3.diskspace.sh) is not supported.
Example Configuration
Endpoint: https://s3.diskspace.sh
Access Key: AKIAXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Secret Key: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Region: us-east-1 (or blank)
Use Path Style: Enabled
Troubleshooting
  • Connection fails: Verify you are using path-style addressing and the correct endpoint URL.
  • Permission errors: Ensure your Access Key has the necessary S3 permissions (s3:GetObject, s3:PutObject, s3:ListBucket, etc.).
  • SSL/TLS issues: Confirm your QNAP firmware is up to date.
  • Region not recognized: Try leaving the region field completely blank.
Need further assistance? Contact DiskSpace.sh support with your endpoint and error logs.