Frequently asked questions

Does quickS3 store my files?

No. Your files stay in your storage account. Uploads, downloads, and previews go straight between the browser and your provider. The only exception is the backend upload fallback, which an Owner can turn on for a connection when browser uploads can’t be made to work. Where your files travel

Can an Admin see every bucket?

No. Admins manage people, roles, and the audit log, but only see the buckets their custom roles allow. Owners see everything.

Can someone upload without being able to delete?

Not yet. Write covers uploading, overwriting, deleting, and creating folders. If files must never be deleted, turn on versioning at your storage provider.

How fast do role changes take effect?

Immediately, on the person’s next action. A download already in progress can finish.

Can I revoke a single share link?

Not directly. A link stops working when it expires, when its creator loses access to the file or leaves the organisation, or when the file or connection is deleted. That’s why it pays to pick short lifetimes.

Are folders real?

Not really. Buckets store files under full names like reports/2026/q1.pdf, and quickS3 shows the parts before each / as folders. Create a folder

Can I connect storage that’s only on my office network?

No. quickS3 runs in the cloud, so your storage must be reachable from the internet over HTTPS. MinIO

Does quickS3 back up my files?

No. There’s no recycle bin and no version history in quickS3. Set up versioning or backups at your storage provider.

Is quickS3 suitable for regulated data?

It has no compliance certifications, uses long-lived access keys, and keeps its audit log for 14 days. Read the security model and decide against your own requirements.

Why can my AI chat list files but not download them?

Downloads need the AI client to make an HTTP request itself, which chat apps often can’t. Coding tools like Claude Code and Codex can. How AI file transfers work