# MinIO S3

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**MinIO** is an open-source, high-performance distributed object storage system compatible with the **Amazon S3** public API. It serves as a local alternative to public cloud storage solutions. For more information go to the [MinIO website](https://min.io/).
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Login to your **Xopero ONE Management Service** (**XMS**) admin panel, open the **Storages** tab and click the **(+) Add storage** button.
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In **Add storage** form, define the storage name.

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If needed, add an optional description.

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Expand the **Storage type** list and select **S3 storage (S3 compliant providers)**.

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Enter your **MinIO** username in **Access key ID** and select (or add) a secret access key from the **Password Manager**.

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Both **Access key ID** and secret access key are your **MinIO** login credentials.
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Learn more about using **Password Manager** [here](https://helpcenter.xopero.com/xopero-one-en/management/password-manager).
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Set the **Service UR**L to your **MinIO** console IP address in `http://address:port` format. Default **MinIO** port is 9000.

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Set the bucket name.

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The bucket is created via **MinIO** web console (**Buckets** > **Create Bucket ➕**).
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Ensure the browsing device can detect the storage. Use the **Change** button to select a **Browsing machine** from the devices assigned to **Xopero ONE**, which will connect the share to the system.

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To finish the storage configuration, click **Save**.
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