Overview
RustFS console sign-in
The RustFS web console sign-in page, served over TLS on first boot with no manual setup.
RustFS console sign-in
Buckets overview
Object browser
Create access key
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Why This RustFS Image Over Alternatives
RustFS is a high-performance, S3-compatible object storage server written in Rust and licensed under Apache 2.0. Most RustFS images and manual installations ship with the well-known rustfsadmin/rustfsadmin default credentials, requiring immediate manual rotation. This image eliminates that risk entirely - every instance generates a unique access key and secret key on first boot, stored in a root-only file, before the storage engine starts on an empty backend. A pre-configured nginx reverse proxy terminates TLS on port 443 with a per-instance self-signed certificate, a dedicated EBS data volume holds your buckets, and 24/7 expert support from cloudimg means you move from launch to first API call in minutes without touching configuration files.
Object Storage Stack
- RustFS server running as a hardened systemd service, S3-compatible REST API and built-in web console in a single Rust binary
- S3-compatible REST API for any S3 client (AWS CLI, boto3, s3cmd, rclone) - reached over TLS through the nginx proxy on port 443
- Built-in web console for buckets, objects, users, policies and access keys, served over TLS on port 443
- AWS CLI bundled for command-line bucket and object management
- Dedicated EBS data volume for buckets and objects, independently resizable from the root volume
Secure First Boot
On first launch a one-shot systemd service generates a cryptographically random RustFS access key and secret key, writes them into the RustFS environment file, generates a fresh per-instance TLS certificate, and stores the plain-text credentials in a file readable only by the root OS user. The insecure rustfsadmin default is never present in the image, and the raw storage ports are bound to loopback only - the sole network entry points are SSH, an HTTP-to-HTTPS redirect, and the TLS console and API on port 443.
Security and Encryption Guidance
- Encryption in transit: TLS is enabled out of the box on port 443 with a self-signed certificate. Replace it with your own CA-issued certificate for production, following the reverse proxy section of the user guide.
- Encryption at rest: Enable EBS encryption on the dedicated data volume at launch to protect stored objects with AWS-managed or customer-managed KMS keys.
- Network isolation: Deploy the instance in a private VPC subnet. Restrict Security Group ingress to only the ports and source IPs your workload requires (443, and 22 for administration).
Ready To Use
Browse to the instance public or private IP over HTTPS to reach the web console and sign in with the generated credentials. Alternatively, point any S3-compatible client at the same HTTPS endpoint. Create buckets, upload objects, and configure access policies immediately.
Example Use Case: DevOps Artifact Storage
A platform team stores Terraform state files, container images, and CI/CD build artifacts in RustFS running on a single m5.large instance with a large EBS data volume. The S3 API integrates directly with existing pipelines without code changes, replacing a managed object storage service while keeping data within the team's VPC and benefiting from Rust-native throughput.
Additional Use Cases
- Backup, archive, and snapshot targets for hybrid cloud workloads
- Application object stores for media, documents, and logs
- Data lake and analytics staging areas for AI and ML workloads
- Container registry backend storage
- CI/CD artifact repositories
cloudimg Support
24/7 technical support by email and live chat. Our engineers assist with RustFS deployment, access policy configuration, S3 client integration, TLS certificate replacement, performance tuning, and storage administration. Critical issues receive a one-hour average response time.
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Highlights
- RustFS S3-compatible object storage preinstalled and ready, S3 REST API and built-in web console served over TLS on port 443 behind nginx, with the raw storage ports bound to loopback and never exposed
- Hardened first boot generates a fresh access key and secret key for every instance and a per-instance TLS certificate, stored in a root-only file, so the well-known rustfsadmin default never ships
- 24/7 technical support from cloudimg, with expert assistance for RustFS deployment, access policy, S3 client integration and performance tuning
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Dimension | Description | Cost/hour |
|---|---|---|
m5.large Recommended | m5.large | $0.08 |
t2.micro | t2.micro instance type | $0.04 |
t3.micro | t3.micro instance type | $0.04 |
c5a.12xlarge | c5a.12xlarge instance type | $0.24 |
c5a.16xlarge | c5a.16xlarge instance type | $0.24 |
c5a.24xlarge | c5a.24xlarge instance type | $0.24 |
c5a.2xlarge | c5a.2xlarge instance type | $0.24 |
c5a.4xlarge | c5a.4xlarge instance type | $0.24 |
c5a.8xlarge | c5a.8xlarge instance type | $0.24 |
c5a.large | c5a.large instance type | $0.08 |
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Version release notes
Initial release of RustFS S3-compatible object storage.
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Usage instructions
Connect via SSH on port 22 as the default login user for your operating system variant (the user guide lists it per variant). The RustFS web console is available over HTTPS at https://<instance-public-ip>/rustfs/console/ (nginx terminates TLS on port 443 with a per-instance self-signed certificate; your browser will warn about the self-signed cert on first visit). The S3-compatible API is reached at the root of the same HTTPS endpoint (https://<instance-public-ip>/). Retrieve the generated credentials with: sudo cat /root/rustfs-credentials.txt. Sign in to the console with the generated access key and secret key. From the command line, the bundled AWS CLI works against the endpoint: export AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID and AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY from the credentials file, then aws --endpoint-url https://<instance-public-ip> s3 mb s3://my-bucket (add --no-verify-ssl for the self-signed certificate, or install your own certificate). Restrict ports 443 and 22 to trusted networks. To install a CA-issued certificate, follow the reverse proxy section of the user guide.
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Vendor support
cloudimg provides 24/7 technical support for this RustFS image product.
Support Channels
- Email: support@cloudimg.co.uk
- Live chat: available around the clock
Response Times
Critical issues receive a one-hour average response. Our engineers work with you until resolution on deployment blockers, data access problems, and service outages.
Scope of Support
Our team assists with:
- Initial RustFS deployment and configuration
- Access key and policy setup and troubleshooting
- S3 client integration (AWS CLI, boto3, s3cmd, rclone)
- TLS certificate replacement and reverse proxy configuration
- Performance tuning for your workload
- Storage administration and EBS volume management
- Credential retrieval and rotation guidance
- Troubleshooting connectivity and access issues
Refunds and Billing
For billing questions or refund requests, contact support@cloudimg.co.uk with your AWS account ID and instance details.
Getting Started
After launching your instance, retrieve your unique RustFS credentials from the root-only file on the instance. If you need help locating credentials or configuring your first bucket, our support team is ready to assist immediately via email or chat.
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