Connect ExpanDrive with Zata.ai

ExpanDrive can be configured to connect with Zata.ai Object Storage, allowing you to mount Zata buckets as network drives and access them seamlessly from Finder (macOS) or Explorer (Windows).

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to set up ExpanDrive with Zata.ai.

Prerequisites

To download ExpanDrive and install it, follow this link.

Zata.ai Bucket - Bucket Create Guide.

Access and Secret Key Pair - Access Key Guide.

REST Endpoint to follow on links.

1: Launch ExpanDrive

1. Open the ExpanDrive application.

2. Click New Connection.

2: Select Connection Type

• For versions v7 and later → choose Amazon S3.

• If you are using a version prior to v7 → also choose Amazon S3.

3: Enter Zata.ai Details

Fill in the following fields:

• Server / Endpoint: https://idr01.zata.ai (replace with your assigned region endpoint if different)

• Access Key ID: enter your Zata.ai access key

• Secret Access Key: enter your Zata.ai secret key

• Bucket (optional): enter the bucket name if you want to connect directly to a specific bucket.

  • Leave blank if you want to browse all buckets.

4: Save and Connect

1. Click Save.

2. ExpanDrive will mount your Zata.ai storage as a network drive.

3. You can now access your Zata.ai bucket directly from Finder (macOS) or Explorer (Windows).

Notes

• For ExpanDrive Server Edition, always select the Amazon S3 connection type.

• Use the correct Zata.ai endpoint for your region.

• Works seamlessly across both Windows and macOS.

• Once connected, you can drag, drop, upload, and manage files on Zata.ai just like a local drive.