# Wasabi

> Connect Wasabi hot cloud storage to BucketMate with S3-compatible access keys

Canonical: https://docs.bucketmate.app/macos/providers/connect-wasabi

BucketMate connects to Wasabi through its S3-compatible API endpoint for your region.

## Prerequisites

- Wasabi account
- Wasabi bucket
- Access key
- Secret key
- Bucket region

## Endpoint and region

Use the endpoint for your Wasabi region:

```text
https://s3.<region>.wasabisys.com
```

Examples:

| Region | Endpoint |
| --- | --- |
| `us-east-1` | `https://s3.us-east-1.wasabisys.com` |
| `us-east-2` | `https://s3.us-east-2.wasabisys.com` |
| `us-central-1` | `https://s3.us-central-1.wasabisys.com` |
| `us-west-1` | `https://s3.us-west-1.wasabisys.com` |
| `eu-central-1` | `https://s3.eu-central-1.wasabisys.com` |
| `ap-northeast-1` | `https://s3.ap-northeast-1.wasabisys.com` |

## Connection steps

1. Open the Wasabi console.
2. Create or copy access keys.
3. Open BucketMate.
4. Choose **Add Connection**.
5. Select **Wasabi**.
6. Enter the endpoint for the bucket region.
7. Enter the access key and secret key.
8. Select the matching region.
9. Use **Test Connection**.
10. Save the connection.

## Common issues and fixes

### Region mismatch

Use the endpoint and region that match the bucket. A mismatch can cause redirect, signature, or access errors.

### Bucket list permission is restricted

If the credentials can access only specific buckets, turn off **Credentials have permission to list buckets** and enter those bucket names manually.

### Direct URLs do not open

Direct copied object URLs work only when the object is publicly reachable. Use presigned links for private files.

### Bucket operations fail

Confirm the access key has bucket-level permission before using create, empty, or delete bucket actions.

## BucketMate tips

- Use workspaces to separate Wasabi production and testing accounts.
- Use presigned share links for private files.
- Save custom-domain settings when you want custom-domain URL copy.

## Read More

[Wasabi service URLs for storage regions](https://docs.wasabi.com/docs/what-are-the-service-urls-for-wasabi-s-different-storage-regions)