How to Share and Collaborate Object Storage from Vultr Cloud
Share and collaborate on files from Vultr Cloud Storage with internal and external users—such as customers, partners, and employees—using NirvaShare’s robust access control features. The software can be easily integrated with existing identity providers, including Entra ID, Google Workspace, IAM Identity Center, Keycloak, and others.
In this blog, we will walk you through the installation and configuration of NirvaShare to enable file or folder sharing using simple Form-based authentication.
Prerequisites for Vultr File Sharing
The first step in sharing files from Vultr is to install NirvaShare in your system environment—either manually or through the marketplace.
To share and collaborate on object storage files from Vultr Cloud, you will need the access key and secret key associated with your Vultr Object Storage account. These credentials are required to proceed with the configuration.
Please refer to the document below for instructions on generating these keys.
Login Profile for Form based Authentication
To password-protect a shared file or folder and ensure secure access, a login profile must be created. This profile enables authentication for the shared content.
In this document, we will create a simple Form-based login profile (Single User). Please refer to the documentation below for step-by-step instructions.
Sharing a File/Folder
Once the login profile has been created, you can begin sharing files or folders with users. Multiple shares can be associated with the same login profile.
To proceed, create a share for the folder you wish to share. Refer to the document below for detailed steps on how to create a new share, associate it with a login profile, and share it with the user. During the configuration, be sure to select the login profile created in the previous section for authentication.
Verification
- Copy the Shareable Link from the shares.
- Open the link in a new browser tab. This will redirect you to the Form-based authentication page.
- After successful authentication, you will be able to access the shares assigned to the login profile.
The link can then be emailed or shared with your users.