Media Cloud Sync

Description

Media Cloud Sync is an innovative plugin for WordPress that dramatically transforms how you interact with media and increases your website’s performance. This plugin allows you to transfer your files, media, and images from a WordPress server to online cloud storage, such as Amazon S3, DigitalOcean Spaces, and Google Cloud Storage Services. It also rewrites URLs to serve files from the same storage provider or another CDN provider.

How to Manage Settings

To manage settings in the Media Cloud Sync plugin, follow these steps:

1. Access the Plugin Menu:

   • In your WordPress admin dashboard, look for the Media Cloud Sync menu item in the left menu bar. This menu provides access to all the settings and features of the plugin.

2. Manage Settings:

   • Click on the Media Cloud Sync menu to enter the settings area.
   • You will see two main sections: Configure and Settings.

   a. Configure:

   • In this section, you can set up the basic configurations for the plugin, including connecting your cloud storage account (e.g., Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, DigitalOcean Spaces) and defining the default options for media offloading.
   • Follow the prompts to authenticate your cloud account and grant the necessary permissions.

   b. Settings:

   • The Settings section allows for more advanced customization options. Here, you can adjust how media files are uploaded and served from the cloud.
   • Make sure to save your changes after adjusting the settings to ensure they take effect.

3. Review and Test:

   • After configuring the settings, it’s advisable to test the plugin to ensure that your media files are being uploaded and served correctly from the cloud storage.
   • Upload a new media file and check if it appears in your cloud storage as expected.

Basic Features

The Media Cloud Sync plugin significantly enhances your website’s speed by offloading media to cloud servers. This approach allows your site to load more efficiently, as it reduces the number of server requests, ultimately resulting in faster page load times. Once media files—such as images, videos, PDFs, and ZIP files—are uploaded to the cloud, your server no longer needs to handle these files, freeing up resources.

Here are the key features of the Media Cloud Sync plugin:

?? Seamlessly sync your media to popular cloud storage solutions like Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, or DigitalOcean Spaces.
?? Automatically delete files from the server after they are uploaded to the cloud, optimizing storage use.
?? Customize the base path for server storage to suit your organizational needs.
?? Tailor the URL structure for your media files to enhance your site’s SEO and user experience.
?? Enable object versioning to prevent invalidations of your media files.
?? Utilize a custom CDN for serving your media URLs, improving loading speeds and reliability.
?? Generate pre-signed URLs for secure access to your media files.
?? Enjoy built-in support for WooCommerce, ensuring smooth integration with your online store.
?? Leverage compatibility with Advanced Custom Fields for enhanced flexibility.
?? Benefit from RTL (Right to Left) support for multilingual websites.
?? Access WPML string translation support for seamless multilingual content management.

Other Useful Links

?? Official website
?? Pro version coming soon

External Services

This plugin integrates with third-party services to enhance its functionality. Below is an overview of the external services utilized, the data transmitted, and relevant legal documentation for your reference.

• Google Cloud Storage

  • Description: Connects to manage media files, allowing upload, download, and delete operations.
  • Data Sent: User authentication data, file metadata (name, size, MIME type), user location data (if explicitly provided).
  • Legal Links: Terms of Service, Privacy Policy

• Amazon S3

  • Description: Facilitates media file management, enabling seamless upload, download, and delete actions.
  • Data Sent: User authentication data, file metadata (name, size, MIME type).
  • Legal Links: Terms of Service, Privacy Policy

• DigitalOcean Spaces

  • Description: Manages media files efficiently, allowing file storage, retrieval, and deletion.
  • Data Sent: User authentication data, file metadata (name, size, MIME type).
  • Legal Links: Terms of Service, Privacy Policy

Screenshots

Installation

Installation of “Media Cloud Sync” can be done either by searching for “Media Cloud Sync” via the “Plugins > Add New” screen in your WordPress dashboard or by using the following steps:

1. Download the plugin via www.remarpro.com.
2. Upload the ZIP file through the ‘Plugins > Add New > Upload’ screen in your WordPress dashboard.
3. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.

FAQ

How do I install the plugin?

You can install the plugin from the WordPress plugin store or upload it manually.

Is there a limit on the number of files I can sync?

No, you can sync as many files as you need. However, syncing existing media will be a feature in the PRO version.

How do I sync my media files to the cloud?

After activating the plugin, go to the configure page and follow the prompts to connect your cloud account. Then, navigate to settings and configure them according to your needs. Upload a media file in the Media Library, and you will see that the URL has been replaced by the cloud server URL.

What cloud providers are supported?

Currently, the plugin supports major cloud providers such as AWS S3, Google Cloud Storage, and DigitalOcean Spaces.

Is WPML supported?

Yes, the Media Cloud Sync plugin is fully compatible with WPML.

Reviews

Great Plugin!

from ABI roger November 21, 2024 1 reply

I have about 6000 song files that I needed to upload to AWS via my WP website and this plugin made it so simple to use. I also had a few questions that their live support assisted with quickly. I looked at a few others cloud sync plugins and a lot of them had very questionable reviews, outdated, no support, etc. Glad I found MCSP.

Excellent

drishya1 November 1, 2024 1 reply

I’ve had an excellent experience with Media Cloud Sync. It’s user-friendly, reliable, and has greatly streamlined my workflow. The plugin integrates seamlessly and offers powerful features that enhance media management. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to optimize their WordPress media handling!” Thank you Media Cloud Sync Team??

Sleek, Efficient, and Secure: Media Cloud Sync

shajinjoseph October 31, 2024 1 reply

The WordPress media library can be quite unwieldy, especially for projects with a lot of media. It’s a smart move to offload files to a cloud storage solution like DigitalOcean Spaces. After trying out various plugins, including the now-defunct “DigitalOcean Spaces Sync,” I found that the market is increasingly dominated by a certain plugin from a company with a name that rhymes with “deliciousrain.” No thanks to that. In contrast, the Media Cloud Sync plugin stands out as sleek, efficient, and straightforward. There’s no unnecessary bloat, upselling, or aggressive upgrade prompts. It simply delivers on its promises. In just four minutes, we connected to our DigitalOcean CDN and uploaded a test image—easy as that. There are no limitations, no stripped-down features, and nothing that compromises performance or security. We plan to support this project by purchasing the pro version, although the free version meets all our needs perfectly. Kudos to the team for a job well done!

Contributors & Developers

Changelog

1.0.1

• Compatibility: WordPress Version 6.7
• Tweeks: Feedback form added.
• Donation Link Added

1.0.0

• Initial release.