Backblaze B2 Object Storage Add-on For UpToEarn

Introduction

Are you an UpToEarn user looking to add a secure and cost-effective object storage solution to your digital content preservation workflow? Look no further! Backblaze B2 Object Storage Add-on for UpToEarn is here to help you scale your digital storage needs with ease.

In this tutorial, we will walk you through the step-by-step process of setting up the Backblaze B2 Object Storage Add-on with UpToEarn, and explore the benefits and advantages of integrating these two powerful tools. By the end of this tutorial, you will have a seamless object storage solution that simplifies your data management, security, and collaboration workflows.

Tutorial: Setting Up Backblaze B2 Object Storage Add-on with UpToEarn

Step 1: Sign up for a Backblaze B2 Account

1. Go to the Backblaze B2 website and create a new account or log in if you already have one.
2. Once logged in, navigate to the "Account" page and note down your API Key ID and Secret Key. These will be required for setting up the B2 add-on in UpToEarn.

Step 2: Install and Set Up the Backblaze B2 Add-on in UpToEarn

1. Log in to your UpToEarn account and navigate to the "Marketplace" tab.
2. Search for the "Backblaze B2" add-on and click on the "Install" button.
3. Review the permissions and confirm installation.
4. Go to the "Settings" page and navigate to the "Add-ons" section.
5. Click on the "Configure" button next to the Backblaze B2 add-on.
6. Enter your Backblaze B2 API Key ID and Secret Key, and select the B2 bucket you want to use.

Step 3: Configure B2 Bucket in UpToEarn

1. Go back to the "Settings" page and navigate to the "Files" section.
2. Click on the "Upload" tab and select the "Upload to B2" option.
3. Choose the desired B2 bucket from the dropdown list.
4. Configure any additional settings as needed (e.g., folder hierarchy, upload folders, etc.).

Step 4: Integrate B2 with Your UpToEarn Workflow

1. Navigate to the "Workflow" page in UpToEarn and create a new workflow or edit an existing one.
2. Add the "Upload to B2" action to your workflow by dragging and dropping the action or searching for it in the "Actions" library.
3. Configure the action as needed, such as setting the file type, overwrite options, and other upload settings.

Step 5: Verify Integration and Start Uploading Files to B2

1. Save your workflow changes and trigger it to start processing files.
2. Monitor the file upload progress and verify that files are being successfully uploaded to your designated B2 bucket.

Benefits of using the Backblaze B2 Object Storage Add-on with UpToEarn:

• Scalability: Leverage the vast storage capacity and scalability of Backblaze B2 to accommodate growing digital collections.
• Security: Enjoy the advanced security features of Backblaze B2, including end-to-end encryption, checksums, and redundancy options.
• Collaboration: Simplify content sharing and collaboration workflows with the ability to generate temporary links for file sharing or access control lists (ACLs).
• Cost-effectiveness: Reduce costs by only paying for storage as you use it, and enjoy discounts for infrequent access to stored files.

By following this tutorial, you can seamlessly integrate Backblaze B2 Object Storage with UpToEarn, taking your digital content preservation workflow to the next level of scalability, security, and collaboration.