FileLu S5: The Next Generation of Object Storage (S3-Compatible)

S3-compatible object storage reimagined for simplicity, speed, and scalability. Works seamlessly with AWS CLI, Rclone, S3 Browser, and more. Buckets appear directly in your FileLu Web UI, Mobile App, FileLuSync, FTP, and WebDAV, without complexity, without request fees.

Connect to FileLu S5

FileLu S5 works just like Amazon S3, so you can connect with your favorite tools right away. Available to all free plan users. Premium users also get Presigned URLs for easy sharing.

What is Object Storage?

Unlike traditional file storage, FileLu S5 is powered by object storage. Any folder can be enabled as an S5 Bucket, keeping the familiar FileLu UI while acting as an S3-compatible bucket.

  • 📂 Normal folders until enabled
  • Once enabled → S3-compatible bucket
  • 📦 Unlimited objects with unique keys
  • 📝 Supports system & custom metadata
  • 🌍 Built for scalability and global delivery
Endpoint & Regions
  • Endpoint: https://s5lu.com
  • Region: global (default)
  • Also: us-east, eu-central, ap-southeast, me-central
  • URL style: path
Access Keys

Generate Access & Secret Keys from My Account.

Tip: To create a new bucket, go to the FileLu UI, click Edit Folder, enable S5 Bucket, then Save. Or create buckets directly with AWS CLI, rclone, s3cmd, or SDKs.
ACLs & Permissions

FileLu S5 supports bucket and object ACLs via AWS CLI, SDKs, and tools. Permissions are simplified for safety:

  • 👑 Bucket Owner: Full rights (create, list, upload, download, delete, ACL, policy).
  • 👥 Shared Users: Can list, upload (replace existing files with same name), and download. No delete rights.
  • 🔒 Granularity: Only FULL_CONTROL supported. Use bucket policies for advanced restrictions.

For advanced use cases (read-only access, IP restrictions, referer checks), define a Bucket Policy.

FileLu S5 vs Amazon S3

Feature Amazon S3 FileLu S5
Pricing Model Complex (storage + request + egress fees) Simple fixed monthly price, no request fees
API Request Fees Charged per request Always free
Free Plan Access Not available Available for all users
Presigned URLs Supported Supported + integrated with FileLu UI
UI & Integration Console-focused Modern UI + seamless integration (Web, Mobile, FileLuSync, FTP, WebDAV, Rclone)
Performance & Access Region-based latency Global CDN acceleration + region-aware access
Sharing & Collaboration ACLs & policies only ACLs, bucket policies, direct links, presigned URLs, and FileLu UI sharing
Compatibility Universal (AWS ecosystem) Full S3-compatible + works with all S3 tools

Platform Setup

AWS CLI

aws configure --profile filelu
aws s3 ls --endpoint-url https://s5lu.com --profile filelu

Sample Profile Config
[profile filelu]
region = global
output = json
endpoint_url = https://s5lu.com
addressing_style = path
s3 =
    multipart_threshold = 5MB
    multipart_chunksize = 512MB
S3 Browser (Windows)

Server: s5lu.com
Enter Access Key / Secret Key

rclone

Endpoint: https://s5lu.com
Run: rclone config → S3 backend

SDKs & Libraries

Works with any S3 SDK.
Python boto3 example:
boto3.client('s3',
  endpoint_url='https://s5lu.com',
  aws_access_key_id='ACCESS_KEY',
  aws_secret_access_key='SECRET_KEY')

Or any S3-compatible tools

Unified FileLu Storage

Your S5 buckets and files appear like regular folders across all FileLu tools:

  • 🌐 Web UI & Mobile App: Manage S5 buckets alongside normal files
  • 💻 FileLuSync Desktop: Access buckets via mounted drive (your gateway to FileLu)
  • 📡 FTP / FTPS & WebDAV: Same buckets and files available seamlessly
  • 📂 rclone, API, CLI: Works with all S3-compatible tools

FileLu S5 = Storage, Sharing, Security, Scalability, and Simplicity unified in one powerful cloud. One account, one storage, all tools.

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