Connect Nextcloud with GDX-Cloud (S3-Compatible Storage)

This guide explains how to connect Nextcloud with GDX-Cloud using Amazon S3–compatible external storage.

After setup, your GDX-Cloud bucket appears as a folder inside Nextcloud.

What This Setup Allows You To Do

  • Access cloud storage directly from Nextcloud
  • Upload, download, and manage files
  • Share files securely
  • Use GDX-Cloud without local storage limits

Requirements (Before You Start)

You need:

  • Nextcloud admin account
  • GDX-Cloud Access Key
  • GDX-Cloud Secret Key
  • GDX-Cloud Bucket name
  • GDX-Cloud S3 endpoint (example: s3.gdx.datnass.com)

Step 1: Log In to Nextcloud

  1. Open your Nextcloud URL
  2. Enter username
  3. Enter password
  4. Click Log in

Nextcloud Login Page

Login Issues
If login fails, verify credentials or contact your administrator.

Step 2: Enable External Storage Support App

  1. Click your profile icon (top-right)
  2. Select Apps
  3. Open Disabled apps
  4. Find External storage support
  5. Click Enable

Enable Disabled Apps

External Storage App Required
This app is mandatory for connecting GDX-Cloud.

Step 3: Open External Storage Settings

  1. Click your profile icon
  2. Select Administration settings
  3. From the left menu, click External storage

External Storage Settings

Step 4: Access External Storage Settings

  1. In Folder name, enter: gdx-datnass
  2. Click Add storage
  3. Select Amazon S3

Add External Storage

S3-Compatible Storage
GDX-Cloud is S3-compatible, so Amazon S3 is correct.

Step 5: Select Authentication Method

  1. Under Authentication, select: Access Key

Configure S3 Authentication

Step 6: Enter GDX-Cloud Configuration Details

Fill the fields exactly as shown:

FieldValue
Bucketyour GDX-Cloud bucket name
HostnameYour endpoint
PortLeave empty
RegionLeave empty
Storage ClassLeave empty
Access keyenter your access key from your gdx console
Secret keyenter your secret key from your gdx console
Enable these options:
  • ✅ Enable SSL
  • ✅ Enable multipart copy

Do NOT enable:

  • ❌ Legacy (v2) authentication

Complete S3 Setup

Verify Configuration Details
Wrong hostname or bucket name will cause connection failure.

Step 7: Save and Validate Connection

  1. Click Save (✔️)
  2. Wait a few seconds

If successful, you will see:

  • ✅ Green checkmark
  • Message: Click to recheck the configuration

Storage Connected Successfully

Credentials Validation
Incorrect credentials will prevent mounting the storage.

Step 8: Verify Storage Appears in Files

  1. Open Files
  2. Click External storage
  3. Open gdx-datnass folder

Browse External Storage

Cloud Storage Files
Files shown here are stored directly in GDX-Cloud.

Step 9: Final Confirmation (Your Last Screenshot)

✔️ Storage shows green checkmark
✔️ Folder opens successfully
✔️ Files and folders are visible
✔️ Upload/download works

View Storage Contents

🎉 Setup is fully complete

Common Issues & Fixes

❌ Red status icon

  • Check access key
  • Verify bucket name
  • Ensure SSL is enabled

❌ Folder not visible

  • Refresh page
  • Ensure External storage app is enabled

❌ Authentication popup repeats

  • Re-enter credentials
  • Check permissions

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