Introduction
What is the Storage Service?
The Storage Service is a simple, secure way to store and retrieve data and files. You choose whether your data is public (anyone with the link can read it) or private (automatically encrypted so that only the key holder can access it).
Origin
Originally developed as part of the United Nations Transparency Protocol (UNTP) reference implementation, the Storage Service is a general-purpose solution suitable for any application that needs secure document and file storage.
Key Capabilities
- Store data publicly or privately -- choose the right level of protection for each piece of content.
- Automatic encryption for private data -- the service handles encryption for you; no cryptographic expertise required.
- Multiple cloud storage backends -- deploy with AWS S3, Google Cloud Storage, or any S3-compatible provider.
- Data integrity verification -- every stored item receives a unique hash fingerprint, so you can confirm your data has not been tampered with.
- Simple REST API -- a straightforward interface that developers can integrate with in minutes.
Where to Go Next
- To understand how public and private storage work, read How It Works.
- To start integrating with the API, see the Developer Guide.
- To deploy the service, see the Deployment Guide.