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Setup File Storage

To support the built-in content management system for the blog, we need a reliable file storage solution. I recommend using Backblaze due to its affordability, although Amazon S3 is also a viable option. This tutorial will guide you through setting up Backblaze.

Video Tutorial​

Setup Backblaze File Storage​

Written Tutorial​

1. Register for Backblaze​

  • Visit Backblaze and register for a new account if you don’t already have one.

2. Create a New Bucket​

  • Click the "Create Bucket" button.
  • Settings: Since this bucket will store public media and blog images, there is no need to make the bucket private or encrypted. Ensure that public encryption is turned off.

3. Create and Apply API Keys​

  • Create a Backblaze API Key:

    • Navigate to the "Account" section and then to "Application Keys."
    • Click “Add New Application Key.”
    • Settings: Name the key, select the bucket, and allow read and write access. All other settings can be left as default or blank.

  • Once your keys are generated, update your .env file in your app:

    • AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID = [keyID]
    • AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY = [applicationKey]

4. Change Site Config Variables​

  • Return to your bucket in Backblaze and click the "Upload/Download" button.
  • Upload a small test image file (e.g., jpg or png) to grab the public link information.
  • Once uploaded, note the following values from the image link:
    • bucket name
    • bucket URL
  • Update your site-config.ts file with these values.

5. Test Image Upload​

  • With your application running (npm run dev), navigate to your application in your browser at http://localhost:3000.
  • Access the admin dashboard at http://localhost:3000/admin (you must be an admin to access this page).

Test the image upload functionality to ensure everything is set up correctly.