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# Integration of Zata.ai with Rclone GUI

**1. Introduction**

Zata.ai provides **S3-compatible object storage** that allows users to store and manage unstructured data such as files, images, backups, and logs.

Rclone is an open-source command-line program used to manage files on cloud storage systems.

In this setup, we connect **Zata Object Storage with Rclone GUI** to manage buckets and objects through a graphical interface.

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**2. Prerequisites**

Before starting the configuration, ensure the following resources are available:

| Requirement     | Description                                  |
| --------------- | -------------------------------------------- |
| Zata.ai Account | Active account with access to object storage |
| Bucket          | At least one bucket created                  |
| Access Keys     | Access Key ID and Secret Access Key          |
| S3 Endpoint     | Zata S3 service URL                          |

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**3. Create Zata Object Storage Bucket**

Login to **Zata.ai dashboard** and create a new bucket.

Steps:

1. Open Zata Storage Dashboard
2. Navigate to **Buckets**
3. Click **Create Bucket**
4. Enter bucket name
5. Select region
6. Create bucket

Example bucket name:

```
testing-bucket-001
```

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**4. Generate Access Keys**

To allow external tools like Rclone to connect, access keys must be generated.

Steps:

1. Go to **Access Keys**
2. Click **Create Access Key**
3. Copy the following credentials:

```
Access Key ID
Secret Access Key
```

These credentials are used for **authentication with the S3 API**.

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**5. Identify Zata S3 Service Endpoint**

Zata provides region-specific S3 endpoints.

For this setup the endpoint used is:

```
https://idr01.zata.ai (Central India) or https://bom01.zata.ai (Southern India)
```

Region:

```
us-east-1
```

This endpoint is required to connect S3-compatible clients like **Rclone**.

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**6. Install Rclone**

Download and install the latest version of Rclone from the official website:

<https://rclone.org/downloads/>

#### Step 1: Verify the Installation

Open **Windows PowerShell** or any **Terminal** and run:

```
rclone version
```

If Rclone is installed successfully, the installed version will be displayed.

#### Step 2: Launch the Rclone Web GUI

Run the following command in **Windows PowerShell** or **Terminal**:

```
rclone gui
```

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This starts the Rclone Web GUI locally and automatically opens it in your default web browser.

#### Step 3: Create a New Remote

1. Open the **Remotes** tab.

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2. Click **Add New Remote**.

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#### Step 4: Configure the Remote

Fill in the following fields:

| Field    | Value        |
| -------- | ------------ |
| **Name** | `Zata Cloud` |
| **Type** | `s3`         |

When you choose **Type = s3**, a list of S3-compatible providers will appear. Select Amazon S3 Compliant Storage Providers from the list.

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#### Step 5: Enter Your Credentials

Provide your Zata Cloud credentials.

| Field                 | Value                                |
| --------------------- | ------------------------------------ |
| **Provider**          | Select Other                         |
| **Access Key ID**     | Your Zata Access Key                 |
| **Secret Access Key** | Your Zata Secret Key                 |
| **Region**            | `us-east-1`                          |
| **Endpoint**          | `idr01.zata.ai` (or `bom01.zata.ai`) |

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#### Step 6: Configure Advanced Options

Scroll down and expand **More Options**.

Enable the following options:

* ✅ **force\_path\_style**
* ✅ **v2\_auth**

> **Important**
>
> These two options **must be enabled** for successful integration with Zata Cloud.

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#### Step 7: Create the Remote

Scroll to the bottom of the page and click **Create Remote**.

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#### Step 8: Verify the Connection

If the configuration is correct, the new remote named **Zata Cloud** will appear in the **Remotes** list.

Your Rclone integration with Zata Cloud is now complete and ready to use.

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#### Configuration Summary

<table data-search="false"><thead><tr><th>Setting</th><th>Value</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Name</td><td>Zata Cloud</td></tr><tr><td>Type</td><td>s3</td></tr><tr><td>Provider</td><td>Other</td></tr><tr><td>Access Key</td><td>Your Access Key</td></tr><tr><td>Secret Key</td><td>Your Secret Key</td></tr><tr><td>Region</td><td>us-east-1</td></tr><tr><td>Endpoint</td><td>idr01.zata.ai (or bom01.zata.ai)</td></tr><tr><td>force_path_style</td><td>Enabled ✅</td></tr><tr><td>v2_auth</td><td>Enabled ✅</td></tr></tbody></table>

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**7.** Create a Bucket and Upload Files

After successfully configuring the **Zata Cloud** remote, you can create buckets and upload files directly from the Rclone Web GUI.

#### Step 1: Open the Zata Cloud Remote

Under **Remotes**, click **Zata Cloud**.

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The existing buckets in your Zata Object Storage will be displayed.

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#### Step 2: Create a New Bucket

* Click **New Folder**.

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* Enter a unique bucket name (for example, `testing-bucket-002`).
* Click **OK**.

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#### Step 3: Verify Bucket Creation

After the bucket is created successfully, it will appear in the Explorer.

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#### Step 4: Open the Bucket

Click the newly created bucket to open it.

Since it is a new bucket, it will initially be empty.

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#### Step 5: Upload Files

* Inside the bucket, click **Upload**.

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* Select the file(s) you want to upload from your local system.
* Click **Open** to begin the upload.

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#### Step 6: Verify the Uploaded File

After the upload completes successfully, the uploaded file will appear inside the bucket.

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**8. Verify in Zata Dashboard**

Now go to your **Zata dashboard**

Open: Buckets → testing-bucket-002

You should see the uploaded file.

This confirms: Rclone, Zata Object Storage working

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**9. Conclusion**

In this setup, **Zata Object Storage was successfully integrated with Rclone GUI**.

This integration enables:

* Easy file uploads
* Bucket management
* Backup storage

Using Rclone with Zata provides a flexible and efficient way to interact with S3-compatible storage systems.