How to connect IDrive to UpdraftPlus

UpdraftPlus enables WordPress users to back up their websites to a range of remote storage services, including S3-compatible platforms like IDrive® e2. This guide will show you how to configure IDrive® e2 as your backup storage location in UpdraftPlus.

Before getting started, ensure you have the following:

• An active IDrive® e2 storage account
• Access credentials:
  • Access Key
  • Secret Key
  • S3 End-point URL
  • Bucket Name

Create Access Credentials in IDrive® e2

1. Log into your account
2. Go to Buckets
3. Create a new bucket
   • Pick the closest region
   • Give it a name
   • Enable the rest of the settings according to your liking or keep them set to default
4. Under Access Keys click Create Access Key
   • Give it a name and pick a region
   • Enable the rest of the settings according to your liking or keep them set to default
5. Upon key creation, a popup will appear with both keys – make sure to save them

Log in to WordPress & Open UpdraftPlus Settings

Navigate to: UpdraftPlus → Settings tab.

Choose S3-Compatible Storage in UpdraftPlus

1. Scroll to Choose your remote storage.
2. Check the box for S3-Compatible (Generic).
3. Enter IDrive® e2 Credentials:
   • S3 access key: Your Access Key (Access key ID)
   • S3 secret key: Your Secret Access Key (the one you saved upon the key creation)
   • S3 location: Name of your bucket
   • S3 end-point: The end-point you got in your bucket settings. Click on the gear icon next to your bucket title, there you will find the endpoint
4. Test the connection
5. Save your settings

Run a Test Backup

1. Go to the Backup/Restore tab.
2. Click Backup Now.
3. After backup, confirm files are uploaded to your IDrive® e2 bucket.