Provider guide
DigitalOcean Spaces
Spaces blends object storage with a friendly interface and predictable tiers.
What it is
DigitalOcean Spaces is an S3-compatible storage service designed for simplicity and small teams.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Simple setup
- Bundled bandwidth
- Great for small teams
Cons
- Limited region choices
- Less granular access controls
Pricing concepts
Every provider charges in a similar way, even if the exact numbers change.
- Storage: how much data you keep in the bucket
- Operations: API requests, uploads, and downloads
- Egress: data transfer out of the provider
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Upload your photos
Pick the workflow that fits your setup. These options work with DigitalOcean Spaces and any S3-compatible provider.
CLI sync (AWS CLI)
Great for one-time migrations or scripted backups. Add --endpoint-url for non-AWS providers.
aws s3 sync /path/to/photos s3://YOUR_BUCKET --region YOUR_REGION --endpoint-url https://YOUR_ENDPOINT
rclone (rsync-style)
Popular for cross-provider syncs and resumable uploads.
rclone sync /path/to/photos remote:YOUR_BUCKET --s3-endpoint https://YOUR_ENDPOINT
Desktop clients
Drag-and-drop tools that feel like a file manager.
- Cyberduck
- Mountain Duck
- Transmit