User Guide

Intro

New to dStor? We'll show you everything you need to get started in a few simple steps.

  1. Get a dStor Account

  2. Files

    1. Uploading new files

    2. Managing folders and libraries

  3. API Management

    1. See Developer Documentation section

  4. Billing

    1. Usage

    2. Funding

    3. Invoices

  5. Secure on dStor

Get a dStor Account

To get started using dStor to store your files, navigate to dstor.cloud on your browser.

Click the "Sign Up" button on the top right to request an invite. While dStor is in Beta, accounts are granted strategically to ensure the best experience for our first users as we work to bring dStor to optimal functionality. Requesting an invite is not a guarantee of receiving access and if there are issues you maybe contacted for more information. Fill out your name, email, website, and tell us briefly about your storage needs.

Once you’ve filled everything out, "Submit" your request. You will receive a confirmation of your request via email with more information. When your request is approved you will receive an invite from dStor with a link and a account key to set your password and create your account.

Now you’ll be able to login with your credentials any time and begin using dStor!

Uploading New Files

Now that you have logged in, you’ll arrive at the main dashboard where you can create a ‘New Folder’ or ‘Upload’ your files. From here you simply drag and drop files or folders, or select within the box to browse for files to upload. Folder structure maintenance is not currently supported, but will be in the future.

Organizing your data is important for many types of projects. To move items into folders, simply drag and drop into the appropriate folder, or click the menu button ⋮ and choose “[move files]”

In order to access the file you will simply navigate to the following endpoint, with the has attached to the end:

https://api.dstor.cloud/ipfs/QmTjVD1pXDacjCdyEsiaBT5pJ78v2z2XTFHVQxiPEgRAze

Congratulations, you have uploaded your content to dStor!

View and Pay Your Bill

dStor customers are invoiced at the end of each month for services rendered over the previous month. You will receive an invoice to the email address associated with your dStor account. Additionally, you will be able to view and pay your invoices directly from the dashboard under the ‘Account’ tab.

dStor uses Stripe for payment processing of cards and ACH transactions. Select ‘Pay Now’ to choose your method of payment, and complete the transaction.

Alternatively, you may pay your invoice with TLOS to the [pay.dstor] Telos address. TLOS balance conversions are created from TLOS/USD value at date and time of billing.

Secure on dStor

dStor customers may download and use the ‘Secure on dStor’ tag to show off that their files are tamper-proof, DDoS resilient, and decentralized on dStor! Click the link below to download the file.

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