Register Softlayer Object Storage Account

Below are instructions on how to sign up for Softlayer Object Storage, find your account credentials, and connect MSP360 (CloudBerry) Drive to Softlayer Object storage.

Retrieve Access key

To register your Softlayer Object storage account in CloudBerry Drive:

1. Go to https://control.softlayer.com/ and enter your Username and Password. Click Log In.
2. Click the Services link in the main menu.
3. Go to Storage > Object Storage.
4. Select one of the account locations you would like to find out the credentials for.
5. Click on View Credentials.
6. Now you should see your account credentials with Authentication Endpoints list, Username, and API Key. You will need these credentials to register a SoftLayer Cloud Storage account with MSP360 (CloudBerry) Drive.

Register Storage Account

Perform the following steps to register your storage account:

1. From Options, select the "Storage Accounts" tab.
2. Click the Add button, and in the Storage Provider field, select SoftLayer.
3. On the Add Storage Account window, enter a name for the account in the Display Name field.
4. Enter the name of the user in the User Name field.
5. Enter the path to your Authentication Service. Ensure that you enter the appropriate API key for the "Account location" you've selected. API keys are different for Dallas, Singapore, and Amsterdam regions.
6. Use Keystone authentication, if necessary, and enter your Tenant ID or Tenant Name.
7. You can test the SSL certificate and test the connection, if necessary.
8. Click the OK button to add the account using these credentials.

Now you are ready to add this storage account as drive.