---
id: cloud-accounts.how-do-i-connect-an-s3-compatible-service
url: https://storagestudio.us/faq/cloud-accounts/how-do-i-connect-an-s3-compatible-service
category: "Cloud accounts"
subcategory: "Other bucket storage (S3-compatible)"
question: "How do I connect an S3-compatible service other than Amazon?"
alt_questions:
  - "Add DigitalOcean Spaces to Storage Studio"
  - "Custom S3 endpoint Storage Studio"
  - "Use a non-AWS S3 provider"
  - "S3 compatible object storage Mac app"
  - "Connect my S3 provider with an endpoint URL"
short_answer: "Choose Bucket Storage, pick your provider or Other (custom endpoint), and enter the access key, secret, region, bucket and the Endpoint URL from your provider's dashboard. Then save and click Test connection."
tags: ["s3 compatible", "endpoint", "bucket storage"]
related: ["https://storagestudio.us/faq/cloud-accounts/what-is-bucket-storage", "https://storagestudio.us/faq/cloud-accounts/what-is-use-path-style-urls", "https://storagestudio.us/faq/cloud-accounts/endpoint-url-required"]
applies_to: "all"
last_reviewed: 2026-10-01
---

# How do I connect an S3-compatible service other than Amazon?

Choose **Bucket Storage** in Add Account, then pick your provider from the list — or **Other (custom endpoint)** if it isn't listed. Enter the access key, secret, region, bucket and the **Endpoint URL** from your provider's dashboard, then save and test.

Each preset fills in sensible defaults. The endpoint is required for every provider except Amazon, and its exact form (often including a region or account ID) comes from your provider. If your service is self-hosted or unusual, see [path-style URLs](https://storagestudio.us/faq/cloud-accounts/what-is-use-path-style-urls).