What is Cloud Storage?

What is Cloud Storage?

Cloud Storage, or cloud storage, is a data storage model based on computer networks, conceived in the 1960s,​ where data is hosted in virtualized storage spaces.

Basically, we can have a secure space in the cloud to store different files, videos, photos, etc.

How to deploy Cloud Storage in SW Hosting?

To deploy Cloud Storage in SW Hosting, you must follow these steps:

1- Log in to your SWPanel and go to the Create Service section:

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2 - Next, select Cloud Disk -> Cloud Storage:

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3- Afterward, you can choose a custom Cloud Storage size:

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4 - To finish, you must accept and finalize the data:

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5 - Then, you will see that the service is being created:

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6 - Once the service is created, you can access its Dashboard:

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7 - You will receive an email with the access credentials:

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Service Access

To find out how to access the FTP or to change the access password, you should do it as follows:

1- Go to 'Actions on this service'.
2- Click on 'Service access data':

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If you wish to make the connection using FileZilla, you must specify the following data:

Server: storage2.swhosting.com

User: Your access username

Password: The established password