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[SOLVED] Self-hosted storage bucket

Dec 27, 2023, 16:27

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alon1874Original post

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Dec 22, 2023, 13:13

Is it possible to configure the storage path of a bucket if I'm running self-hosted docker and a local fs?

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Summary: The user had a problem with a self-hosted storage bucket setup. They initially had an incorrect configuration in the docker-compose file and were advised to update the mounts. After making the necessary changes and restarting Appwrite, they still couldn't see the uploaded files. They were then informed that the files are stored in a Docker volume called "appwrite-uploads." The user asked where they can find those files on the local filesystem and if they can configure the storage path of a bucket while running Appwrite with a local filesystem. The response clarified that the files are stored in a docker volume and provided a link to the documentation explaining how

Christy Jacob

Dec 22, 2023, 13:14

You either choose the local filesystem or a bucket. You cant use both at the same time

Christy Jacob

Dec 22, 2023, 13:15

Christy Jacob

Dec 22, 2023, 13:15

https://appwrite.io/docs/advanced/self-hosting/environment-variables#storage

alon1874

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Dec 22, 2023, 13:15

yea, but then on the console I need to create a new storage bucket, no?

Christy Jacob

Dec 22, 2023, 13:15

not sure I get you

alon1874

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Dec 22, 2023, 13:17

I'm running the default "local" configuration, I want to store files so I do need to add a bucket:

Christy Jacob

Dec 22, 2023, 13:18

Sure, you can create a bucket here. The buckets here simply represent folders to group your files and are not related to buckes from cloud providers like s3 etc.

alon1874

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Dec 22, 2023, 13:19

great, where can I find those files on the local fs? can I configure it?

Christy Jacob

Dec 22, 2023, 13:20

they are stored in a docker volume called appwrite-uploads .

Christy Jacob

Dec 22, 2023, 13:21

You can configure it to a path on your local filesystem. .You need to update that line in your docker compose to point to a folder on your local file system and restart the stack.

Christy Jacob

Dec 22, 2023, 13:30

Hope that makes sense ?

alon1874

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Dec 23, 2023, 19:25

@Christy Jacob I've tried that and it didn't work, I've updated the yml to be

    volumes:
      - appwrite-uploads:/home/ubuntu/bucket-storage:rw
      - appwrite-cache:/storage/cache:rw
      - appwrite-config:/storage/config:rw
      - appwrite-certificates:/storage/certificates:rw
      - appwrite-functions:/storage/functions:rw

and then restarted the appwrite, but when I've uploaded a file via the console ui, I don't see it on that directory

Christy Jacob

Dec 23, 2023, 19:26

Hey you've updated the mounts on the right hand side of the declaration.. The right hand side refers to the location inside the docker conitainer and not your host machine

alon1874

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Dec 23, 2023, 19:32

so should I update both sides?

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      - /home/ubuntu/bucket-storage:/home/ubuntu/bucket-storage:rw
      - appwrite-uploads:/storage/uploads:rw
      - appwrite-cache:/storage/cache:rw
      - appwrite-config:/storage/config:rw
      - appwrite-certificates:/storage/certificates:rw
      - appwrite-functions:/storage/functions:rw

Christy Jacob

Dec 23, 2023, 19:33

no. just the left side 👍

alon1874

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Dec 23, 2023, 19:36

Great, it's working - thanks a lot!!!

Christy Jacob

Dec 23, 2023, 19:36

awesome 👌

Christy Jacob

Dec 23, 2023, 19:36

[SOLVED] Self-hosted storage bucket

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