{"id":3233,"date":"2024-06-20T21:10:57","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T05:50:45","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-02-02T00:46:20","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T23:46:20","slug":"how-to-install-and-configure-s3-compatible-object-storage-server-using-minio-on-ubuntu-20-04","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\/knowledgebase\/how-to-install-and-configure-s3-compatible-object-storage-server-using-minio-on-ubuntu-20-04\/","title":{"rendered":"Linux VPS &#038; VPS Windows Setup Guide | NetCloud24 and Configure S3 Compatible Object Storage Server using Minio on Ubuntu 20.04"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h1>\u00a0<\/h1>\n<p><strong>MinIO<\/strong> is a high-performance, S3 compatible object storage server designed for large-scale data storage. In this guide, we will walk through the steps to install and configure MinIO on Ubuntu 20.04.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 1: Update Your System<\/h2>\n<p>Start by ensuring your system is up to date:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo apt update &amp;&amp; sudo apt upgrade -y<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 2: Install MinIO<\/h2>\n<p>Download the MinIO server binary:<\/p>\n<pre><code>wget https:\/\/dl.min.io\/server\/minio\/release\/linux-amd64\/minio<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Make the binary executable:<\/p>\n<pre><code>chmod +x minio<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Move MinIO to a system directory:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo mv minio \/usr\/local\/bin\/<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 3: Create a MinIO User<\/h2>\n<p>Create a dedicated user for running MinIO:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo useradd -r minio-user -s \/sbin\/nologin<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 4: Create Directories for MinIO<\/h2>\n<p>Create directories for MinIO to store data and configuration files:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo mkdir \/usr\/local\/share\/minio\r\nsudo mkdir \/etc\/minio<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Change ownership of these directories:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo chown minio-user:minio-user \/usr\/local\/share\/minio\r\nsudo chown minio-user:minio-user \/etc\/minio<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 5: Create a Configuration File<\/h2>\n<p>Create a configuration file for MinIO:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo nano \/etc\/minio\/minio.conf<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Add the following configuration:<\/p>\n<pre><code>MINIO_VOLUMES=\/usr\/local\/share\/minio\r\nMINIO_ACCESS_KEY=YOUR_ACCESS_KEY\r\nMINIO_SECRET_KEY=YOUR_SECRET_KEY<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Replace <code>YOUR_ACCESS_KEY<\/code> and <code>YOUR_SECRET_KEY<\/code> with your desired credentials.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 6: Create a Systemd Service File<\/h2>\n<p>Create a systemd service file for MinIO:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo nano \/etc\/systemd\/system\/minio.service<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Add the following configuration:<\/p>\n<pre><code>[Unit]\r\nDescription=MinIO\r\nDocumentation=https:\/\/min.io\/docs\/minio\/linux\/Quickstart Guide.html\r\nAfter=network.target\r\n\r\n[Service]\r\nUser=minio-user\r\nGroup=minio-user\r\nExecStart=\/usr\/local\/bin\/minio server \/usr\/local\/share\/minio --config-dir \/etc\/minio\r\nRestart=always\r\nEnvironmentFile=\/etc\/minio\/minio.conf\r\n\r\n[Install]\r\nWantedBy=multi-user.target<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 7: Start and Enable MinIO<\/h2>\n<p>Reload systemd and start the MinIO service:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo systemctl daemon-reload\r\nsudo systemctl start minio\r\nsudo systemctl enable minio<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 8: Access MinIO Web Interface<\/h2>\n<p>By default, MinIO runs on port 9000. You can access the MinIO web interface by navigating to:<\/p>\n<pre><code>http:\/\/your_server_ip:9000<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Log in using the access key and secret key you configured earlier.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 9: Configure a Reverse Proxy (Optional)<\/h2>\n<p>If you want to use Nginx as a reverse proxy, install Nginx:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo apt install -y nginx<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Create a new Nginx configuration file for MinIO:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo nano \/etc\/nginx\/sites-available\/minio<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Add the following configuration:<\/p>\n<pre><code>server {\r\n    listen 80;\r\n    server_name your_domain_or_ip;\r\n\r\n    location \/ {\r\n        proxy_pass http:\/\/localhost:9000;\r\n        proxy_set_header Host $host;\r\n        proxy_set_header X-Real-IP $remote_addr;\r\n        proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-For $proxy_add_x_forwarded_for;\r\n        proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-Proto $scheme;\r\n    }\r\n}<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Enable the site and restart Nginx:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo ln -s \/etc\/nginx\/sites-available\/minio \/etc\/nginx\/sites-enabled\/\r\nsudo systemctl restart nginx<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>You have successfully installed and configured an S3 compatible object storage server using MinIO on Ubuntu 20.04. This setup allows you to store and manage your data efficiently.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a reliable hosting solution for your MinIO deployment, consider using <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">Windows VPS <\/a>. With <strong>Windows VPS<\/strong>, you can efficiently host your applications and ensure high performance. Whether you need  or <strong>Windows VPSVirtual Private Servers<\/strong>, you&#8217;ll find a solution that fits your requirements.<\/p>\n<p>For larger deployments or enterprise needs, explore <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">Windows VPS<\/a> or <strong>Virtual Private Server Hosting Windows<\/strong>. Whether you&#8217;re located in the UK, Italy, or elsewhere, <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">Microsoft SQL VPS Windows<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">UK VPS Windows<\/a> offer reliable hosting options. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">Windows VPS Hosting UK<\/a> to discover the best hosting solutions for your object storage needs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-author-box\" style=\"border-top:1px solid #ddd;margin-top:20px;padding-top:15px;\">\n<p><strong>Author:<\/strong> \u0141ukasz Bodziony<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ca.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">Windows VPS<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>\u0141ukasz Bodziony is the CEO and founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">NETCLOUD24<\/a>, a global VPS hosting brand proudly originating from Poland. With extensive experience in cloud computing, virtualization, and server management, he delivers high-performance <strong>Windows VPS<\/strong> and <strong>Remote Desktop Services (RDS)<\/strong> solutions to clients across Europe, North America, and beyond.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>His expertise covers a wide range of technologies, including <strong>Microsoft Azure<\/strong>, <strong>Proxmox VE<\/strong>, <strong>Amazon Web Services (AWS)<\/strong>, and numerous other virtualization and cloud platforms.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Beyond running his hosting business, \u0141ukasz also provides <strong>professional paid server configuration and optimization services<\/strong> for companies and individuals. Outside of work, he is dedicated to caring for his children and building a secure future for them.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are interested in working with him or need expert assistance with your hosting, cloud environment, or server setup, feel free to reach out via <a href=\"https:\/\/ca.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">Windows VPS<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 MinIO is a high-performance, S3 compatible object storage server designed for large-scale data storage. 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