Cloudflare R2
Cloudflare R2 is an S3-compatible object storage platform known for zero egress fees. AeroFTP includes a dedicated Cloudflare R2 preset with an Account ID field.
Why Use AeroFTP with Cloudflare R2
- Fast setup with a dedicated R2 profile
- Desktop bucket browsing and object transfer workflows
- Good fit for backup, asset storage, and media delivery pipelines
- One interface for R2, AWS S3, B2, Wasabi, and other S3-compatible services
What You Need
- your Cloudflare Account ID
- an R2 Access Key ID
- an R2 Secret Access Key
- your target bucket name
How to Connect
- Open AeroFTP.
- Select Cloudflare R2 from the S3 provider presets.
- Enter your Account ID.
- Enter your Access Key ID and Secret Access Key.
- Enter your bucket name.
- Confirm that the computed endpoint matches:
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{your-account-id}.r2.cloudflarestorage.com- Connect and save the profile.
Recommended Defaults
- region:
auto - use the built-in R2 preset
- copy the Account ID directly from the Cloudflare dashboard
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Invalid endpoint | Wrong Account ID | Recopy the Account ID from the Cloudflare R2 dashboard |
| Access denied | Token scope too small | Create an R2 token with bucket read/write permissions |
| Bucket not found | Wrong bucket name | Verify the exact bucket name in R2 |