STORAGE THAT GROWS
WITH YOUR NEEDS
Manage data volumes simply and efficiently
Object Storage is the S3 compatible storage solution that grows with your data requirements - highly available, secure and flexible.
Whether for backups, multimedia or big data, Object Storage offers the ideal solution for managing data-intensive workloads. In contrast to conventional storage solutions, data is organized as objects consisting of the respective data, metadata and a unique ID. This structure makes it easy to manage, search and organize and is particularly suitable for large, unstructured data volumes.
The solution for your requirements
Object Storage is a versatile solution and adapts flexibly to your individual requirements. Discover possible scenarios for which you can use Object Storage.
Backup and Restore
Object Storage allows seamless integration with backup software. The ability to lock objects ensures that all stored data remains in its original state. Data cannot be deleted and is not susceptible to ransomware attacks. Backups cannot be read or restored by unauthorized users thanks to server-side encryption.
- Start your Project
- and scale as you grow
Benefit from flexibility and performance for a wide range of use cases and growing data volumes
Maximum GDPR-compliant data security
As a data center operator and hosting provider headquartered in Germany, data protection is a top priority at Hetzner. Thanks to our strict compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), our customers benefit from the highest security standards. They guarantee both the protection of personal data and legally compliant processing.
Frequently asked questions
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What locations will Object Storage be available?
Currently, Object Storage is available in the following locations: Falkenstein, DE (FSN1), Helsinki, FI (HEL1), and Nuremberg, DE (NBG1).
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How much storage do I get?
You can create up to 100 Buckets. Each Bucket can store up to 100 TB of data and up to 50 million objects.
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What is the pricing structure for Object Storage?
We charge a base price of
€4.995.99 per month (excluding VAT) for using Object Storage. This base price includes 1 TB of storage (up to 744 TB-hours) and 1 TB of egress traffic. Storage and traffic that exceed the free quota are charged on a pay-as-you-go basis. -
What does “pay-as-you-go” mean in this billing model?
The pay-as-you-go billing model means you only pay for what you use. You are charged a base price per hour for using Object Storage, and your usage is calculated by the hour in terms of both storage and traffic. If your usage exceeds the free quota, you are billed for the excess.
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How is the base price billed?
The base price is billed hourly at € 0.0081 / $ 0.0096 per hour (capped at € 4.99 € / $ 5.99 per month). You are billed for each hour that you have at least one active Bucket, even if it’s empty.
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What traffic is free of charge?
The following types of traffic are free of charge:
- Ingress traffic (data uploaded to the storage).
- Internal traffic within the eu-central network zone.
- S3 API calls such as PUT, GET, or DELETE requests.
- Ingress traffic (data uploaded to the storage).
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Can I carry over unused free quota to the next month?
No, any unused free quota expires at the end of the month and cannot be carried over.
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What happens if I exceed the free quota?
If your storage or egress traffic exceeds the included free quota, additional charges will apply (All prices are exclusive of VAT):
- Storage: € 0.0067 / $ 0.0080 per TB-hour.
- Egress traffic: € 1.00 / $ 1.20 per TB.
- Storage: € 0.0067 / $ 0.0080 per TB-hour.
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Is the included storage and traffic quota per Bucket?
No, the included quota applies to the total storage and traffic across all Buckets in your account.
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How is storage consumption measured?
Storage is measured in TB-hours (TB-h), which reflects both the amount of data stored and the duration it is stored for. For example: Storing 1 TB for 1 hour equals 1 TB-h. Storing 10 TB for 5 hours equals 50 TB-h. Storing 1 TB in the first hour and 4 TB in the second hour equals 5 TB-h. Your total TB-hours for the month are compared to your accumulated free quota.
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What is the cost of storing very small objects (less than 64 KB)?
If you are using Object Storage to store objects smaller than 64 kilobytes (KB), you should be aware that our minimum object size for billing purposes is 64 KB. You can store objects smaller than 64 KB in Object Storage, but if you store (for example) a 10 KB object, you will be charged as if it were a 64 KB object.
Why Hetzner?
We are Hetzner
Hetzner Online, with hundreds of thousands of servers in operation, is one of the largest data center operators in Europe. Since its founding in 1997, Hetzner has provided private and business customers with powerful hosting products and reliable IT infrastructure.
By combining its strengths in innovative technology, attractive prices, expert support, and flexible customer service, Hetzner has expanded its market both within and outside Germany and Europe.
