How to Create, Mount, and Dismount a Storage Bucket (Admins Only)

Storage Buckets are external storage drives that can be attached or detached from any VM you own. They are ideal for storing data that is not frequently accessed.

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1 – Create a Storage Bucket

1. Log in to dash.v2cloud.com with your admin credentials.

2. In the left-side menu, select Storage Bucket.

   

3. Click Add Storage Bucket.
    

   

4. Follow the prompts to complete the bucket creation.

5. If you are unsure about usage or pricing, contact [e-mail].

6. Wait for the creation process to finish.

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2 – Mount (Attach) a Storage Bucket to a VM

1. Go to the Storage Bucket section in the Dashboard.

2. Select the bucket you want to mount.

3. Click Actions > Mount Storage Bucket.

   

4. Choose the Cloud Computer where you want the bucket attached.

5. Select the attachment type:

   • Drive → Choose a drive number and name.

   • Folder → Choose the folder path.

6. Confirm and wait a few minutes for the bucket to appear on the VM.

   

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3 – Dismount (Detach) a Storage Bucket

1. In the Storage Bucket section, select the bucket you want to detach.

2. Click Actions > Unmount Storage Bucket.

3. Wait for the unmount process to complete.

4. The bucket can now be mounted to another VM if needed.

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Note

• Mounting or dismounting a Storage Bucket may take a few minutes; this is normal.