Integrate CloudBerry Explorer for Mac with IDrive® e2

    CloudBerry Explorer for Mac is a free file management tool for macOS that allows you to manage files between local storage and multiple cloud storage providers through a simple two-pane interface. It supports multi-part uploads, bandwidth control, drag-and-drop transfers, and time-limited web URLs for sharing. Integrating CloudBerry Explorer for Mac with IDrive® e2 allows you to extend these capabilities with a scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud object storage.

    Prerequisites

    Before you begin, ensure the following:

    1. An active IDrive® e2 account. Sign up here if you do not have one.
    2. A bucket in IDrive® e2. See how to create a bucket.
    3. Valid Access Key ID and Secret Access Key. Learn how to create an access key.
    4. A valid CloudBerry Explorer account.

    Configure CloudBerry Explorer on Mac OS with IDrive® e2

    1. Launch the CloudBerry Explorer app on a Mac.
    2. Click Connections.
    3. Select S3 Compatible from the list.
    4. To add a Connection, enter the details as mentioned below.
      1. Enter a Display Name for the connection.
      2. Enter your IDrive® e2 Access Key as Access Key.
      3. Enter your IDrive® e2 Secret Key as Secret Key.
      4. Enter the path of your folder inside the bucket as the Default path.
      5. Enter your IDrive® e2 S3 endpoint as Endpoint.
      6. Set AWS4 as Signature Version.
      7. Click Test Connection.
    5. Click OK in the Connection success window.
    6. Click OK to save the new connection.
    7. Select the Added Connection.
    8. Select the Bucket under your iDrive® e2 connection on the right side.
    9. Select the Folder from the source on the left side and click COPY. Objects from the local folder start copying to your IDrive® e2 bucket.

    Note: Data restoration is handled by your specific backup solution provider and is affected by multiple variables that are unique to your environment. For application-related enquiries/support, it is strongly recommended you seek guidance from the technical team of your backup solution provider.