{"id":3936,"date":"2023-11-24T12:09:47","date_gmt":"2023-11-24T04:09:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.servergigabit.com\/guide\/?post_type=kb&#038;p=3936"},"modified":"2026-03-17T09:23:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T01:23:31","slug":"cyberduck-object-storage-guide","status":"publish","type":"kb","link":"https:\/\/www.servergigabit.com\/guide\/kb\/cyberduck-object-storage-guide","title":{"rendered":"Object Storage with Cyberduck: Complete Step-by-Step Guide (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<p data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:298\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3937\" src=\"https:\/\/www.servergigabit.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/47-300x169.jpeg\" alt=\"Object Storage with Cyberduck\" width=\"742\" height=\"418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.servergigabit.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/47-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.servergigabit.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/47-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.servergigabit.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/47-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.servergigabit.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/47-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.servergigabit.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/47-2048x1152.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.servergigabit.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/47-370x208.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/www.servergigabit.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/47-1230x692.jpeg 1230w, https:\/\/www.servergigabit.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/47-800x450.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.servergigabit.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/47-390x219.jpeg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 742px) 100vw, 742px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:298\">Object Storage with Cyberduck: Cyberduck, a versatile open-source file transfer client, has gained prominence as a powerful tool for accessing and managing object storage services. Its compatibility with various protocols, including S3-compatible object storage, makes it a valuable asset for individuals and organizations alike.<\/p>\n<h2 data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:44\"><strong>Prerequisites for Object Storage Access<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"9:1-9:102\">Before embarking on your Cyberduck journey, ensure that you have the following prerequisites in place:<\/p>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"11:1-14:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"11:1-12:0\">\n<p data-sourcepos=\"11:3-11:154\"><strong>Cyberduck Installation:<\/strong> Download and install Cyberduck on your local machine. You can obtain the latest version from the <a href=\"https:\/\/cyberduck.io\/download\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">official Cyberduck website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"13:1-14:0\">\n<p data-sourcepos=\"13:3-13:198\"><strong>Object Storage Credentials:<\/strong> Gather your object storage credentials, including your Access Key, Secret Key, and S3 URL. These credentials are typically provided by your object storage provider.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-sourcepos=\"15:1-15:47\"><strong>Linking Your Object Storage with Cyberduck<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol data-sourcepos=\"17:1-34:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"17:1-18:0\">\n<p data-sourcepos=\"17:4-17:172\"><strong>Launching Cyberduck:<\/strong> Upon launching Cyberduck for the first time, you&#8217;ll notice a minimalist interface with a few options at the top and a blank space in the middle.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/contabo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image-8.png\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"19:1-20:0\">\n<p data-sourcepos=\"19:4-19:165\"><strong>Creating a Bookmark:<\/strong> To add your object storage to Cyberduck&#8217;s bookmarks, click on &#8220;Bookmark&#8221; in the top bar and select &#8220;New Bookmark&#8221; from the dropdown menu.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/contabo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image-1.png\" \/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/contabo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image-2.png\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"21:1-32:0\">\n<p data-sourcepos=\"21:4-21:80\"><strong>Configuring the Bookmark:<\/strong> In the New Bookmark window, follow these steps:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/contabo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"23:5-23:82\">a. <strong>Protocol Selection:<\/strong> Choose &#8220;Amazon S3&#8221; from the protocol dropdown menu.<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/contabo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image-3.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"25:5-25:102\">b. <strong>Nickname:<\/strong> Assign a unique nickname to your object storage bookmark for easy identification.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"27:5-27:122\">c. <strong>S3 URL:<\/strong> Enter the S3 URL of your object storage without the &#8220;https:\/\/&#8221; prefix. Ensure the port is set to &#8220;443&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"29:5-29:90\">d. <strong>Access Key:<\/strong> Input your object storage&#8217;s Access Key, which resembles a username.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"31:5-31:87\">e. <strong>Secret Key:<\/strong> Provide your object storage&#8217;s Secret Key, similar to a password.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"33:1-34:0\">\n<p data-sourcepos=\"33:4-33:151\"><strong>Saving the Bookmark:<\/strong> There&#8217;s no explicit &#8220;Save&#8221; or &#8220;Continue&#8221; button. The bookmark is automatically saved upon closing the configuration window.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/contabo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image-6.png\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 data-sourcepos=\"35:1-35:38\"><strong>Connecting to Your Object Storage<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol data-sourcepos=\"37:1-42:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"37:1-38:0\">\n<p data-sourcepos=\"37:4-37:100\"><strong>Locating the Bookmark:<\/strong> Once the bookmark is saved, it will appear on Cyberduck&#8217;s home screen.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"39:1-40:0\">\n<p data-sourcepos=\"39:4-39:130\"><strong>Initiating Connection:<\/strong> Right-click on the object storage bookmark and select &#8220;Connect to Server&#8221; to establish a connection.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/contabo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image-5.png\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"41:1-42:0\">\n<p data-sourcepos=\"41:4-41:154\"><strong>Verifying Credentials:<\/strong> If the provided credentials are correct, Cyberduck will connect to your object storage, allowing you to manage its contents.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/contabo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image-4.png\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 data-sourcepos=\"43:1-43:51\"><strong>Cyberduck&#8217;s Object Storage Management Features<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"45:1-45:74\">Cyberduck offers a range of capabilities for managing your object storage:<\/p>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"47:1-54:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"47:1-48:0\">\n<p data-sourcepos=\"47:3-47:139\"><strong>Bucket Creation:<\/strong> Right-click in an empty space and choose &#8220;New folder&#8221; or use the shortcut [CTRL]+[Shift]+[N] to create a new bucket.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/contabo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image-7.png\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"49:1-50:0\">\n<p data-sourcepos=\"49:3-49:101\"><strong>Bucket Deletion:<\/strong> Right-click on the bucket you want to delete and select &#8220;Delete&#8221; to remove it.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"51:1-52:0\">\n<p data-sourcepos=\"51:3-51:172\"><strong>Data Uploading:<\/strong> Select the bucket where you want to upload data, click &#8220;Upload&#8221; in the top bar (or use [Alt]+[ArrowKeyUp]), and choose the file(s) you wish to upload.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/contabo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image-9.png\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"53:1-54:0\">\n<p data-sourcepos=\"53:3-53:141\"><strong>Data Downloading:<\/strong> Select the file(s) you want to download, right-click, and choose &#8220;Download&#8221; or use the shortcut [Alt]+[ArrowKeyDown].<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-sourcepos=\"55:1-55:10\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"57:1-57:529\">Cyberduck, with its intuitive interface and comprehensive feature set, serves as a valuable tool for interacting with object storage services. By following the outlined steps, users can effortlessly link their object storage to Cyberduck, establish a connection, and perform various management tasks, including creating and deleting buckets, uploading and downloading data. Cyberduck&#8217;s versatility makes it an ideal choice for individuals and organizations seeking a reliable and user-friendly object storage management solution.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"57:1-57:529\">\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Object Storage with Cyberduck: Cyberduck, a versatile open-source file transfer client, has gained prominence as a powerful tool for accessing and managing object storage services. Its compatibility with various protocols, including S3-compatible object storage, makes it a valuable asset for individuals and organizations alike. 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