How to get started with kalp studio storage

Here is a step-by-step user manual guide based on the screenshots provided, illustrating how to use Kalp Studio for KS Storage. Follow these steps in order to navigate through the platform and utilize its features.

Step 1: Login to Your Kalp Studio Account

1. Go to the Kalp Studio login page.

   • Enter your credentials (email and password) to log in.

   • Once logged in, you will land on the Kalp studio console Dashboard.

Step 2: Explore the KS Storage Product

1. From the Kalp Studio console Dashboard, find the product section.

• You will see various products listed, including NFT Creator, Token Creator, and KS Storage.

• Locate KS Storage and click on Get Started.

Step 3: Choose a Plan

1. Click on Billing from the left-side navigation menu.

1. • Here, you will see different subscription plans: Developer Plan, Business Plan, and Enterprises Plan.

   • Select the Free Plan (Developer plan with 100 MB storage) and click Subscribe.

2. Confirmation: A pop-up will appear asking you to confirm your subscription to the Developer Plan.

   • Click Subscribe to confirm your selection.

Step 4: View Your Subscription

1. Once subscribed, go to Billing in the left navigation panel.

   • Here, you can see your active subscription under Your Subscription.

   • Confirm that the KS Storage plan is active, and your subscription start date is displayed.

Step 5: Explore KS Storage Dashboard

1. Click Explore under the KS Storage section in Your Products.

   • You will be redirected to the Storage Dashboard.

Step 6: Create a Bucket

1. From the Storage Dashboard, you will see a button labeled Create a Bucket.

   • Click Create a Bucket to begin organizing your storage.

   • Buckets are used to store and organize your files.

Step 7: Upload Files

1. After creating a bucket, you will have the option to Upload Files.

1. Click on Upload to add files to the created bucket for storage.

2. You can also create new folder inside the bucket.

1. After creating a folder, the folder name will be displayed under the created bucket name.

1. After creating a folder, you can also upload files inside it and add tags for easier identification.

1. Click on add to add files inside the folder with tag for identification.

Step 8: API Key Generation (Optional)

1. Generate API Keys if you plan to interact with KS Storage through APIs.

1. • Go to API Key Generation from the left navigation menu.

1. Go to API Key Generation from the left navigation menu.

1. • Click Create API Auth Key, give it a name and description (for example, "Neoblock").
2. • The API key will be generated and displayed under the list of API keys.

3. Use your API Key: You can use the API Auth Key to interact with KS Storage from external applications.

Step 9: Managing Buckets

1. Return to the Storage Buckets section to view the list of your created buckets.

   • You will see information like the bucket name, the number of files, and other details.

   • You can manage the buckets from this section, including adding, deleting, or viewing files.

Step 10: Subscription Management

1. Under Subscriptions, you can view your active plan, upgrade to a higher plan (such as Business Plan or Enterprises Plan), and view your Purchase History.

• Purchase history will show details such as order ID, purchased plan, and the amount.

Step 11 - Other functions related with kalp storage

1. Search by Bucket Name

• Purpose: To quickly locate specific storage buckets within your Kalp Studio storage account, especially useful when managing multiple buckets.

• Location: The search bar is located underneath the "Storage Buckets" section.

• Steps:

  1. Click on the Search by Bucket Name input field highlighted at the top of the bucket list.

  2. Type the name of the bucket you wish to find. As you type, the list will filter to show only the buckets matching your input.

  3. To view all buckets again, simply clear the text from the search field.

2. Search by Folder Name

• Purpose: To specific folders within a selected bucket, making it easier to manage and organize files.

• Location: Within each bucket, navigate to the "Folders" tab to locate the search function.

• Steps:

  1. Click on a bucket from the bucket list to view its contents.

  2. Inside the bucket, switch to the Folders tab.

  3. In the search bar at the top of the folder list, type the folder name or a keyword related to the folder you’re looking for.

  4. The list will dynamically filter to display only the folders matching your input.

  5. Clear the text in the search field to reset the view and see all folders in that bucket.

3. Date Range Filter for Buckets and Folders

• Purpose: To narrow down searches by the date a bucket or folder was created or last used.

• Location: Available beside the search bar as a date filter icon.

• Steps:

  1. Click on the date filter icon next to the search bar.

  2. Select the start and end dates for the time range you want to filter.

  3. Once dates are selected, only the buckets or folders created or last used within this range will be displayed.

  4. To remove the filter, clear the selected date range by clicking “Done” without selecting dates.

4. Deleting a Folder within a Bucket

• Purpose: To remove a specific folder within a bucket along with its contents.

• Steps:

  1. Click on the bucket containing the folder you want to delete to view its contents.

  2. Navigate to the Folders tab.

  3. Locate the folder you wish to delete and click the Delete (trash can) icon next to it.

  4. A prompt will appear asking if you are sure you want to delete the folder. Click Yes to proceed or Back to cancel.

5. Deleting a Bucket in Kalp Studio Storage

Purpose:

This guide explains the process of deleting a bucket in Kalp Studio Storage and how the platform manages files within the deleted bucket by moving them to a specified parent bucket.

Steps to Delete a Bucket

1. Access the Storage Buckets Section:

   • Log in to your Kalp Studio Storage account and navigate to the Storage Buckets section on the left panel.

1. Locate the Bucket to Delete:

   • Find the bucket you want to delete from the list.
   • Click on the Delete (trash can) icon located to the right of the bucket name.

1. Choose a Destination for Files:

   • If the bucket contains files, a prompt will appear asking you to move the files to a different bucket before deletion.
   • You will see a list of available buckets where the files can be relocated.
   • Select the desired bucket from the list to serve as the new location for the files.

1. Confirm Deletion and File Transfer:

   • After selecting the destination bucket, a confirmation prompt will appear, stating, “Are you sure you want to move files and delete the folder?”
   • Click Yes to confirm both the file transfer and the deletion of the original bucket, or Back if you wish to cancel.

2. Completion:

   • The files from the deleted bucket will be moved to the selected parent bucket, and the original bucket will be permanently deleted.
   • Verify that the files have been successfully transferred to the destination bucket by checking its contents.

6. Remove tags

Purpose:

Tags are used to categorize and organize files, making them easier to locate. This guide will help you remove a tag from a file if it’s no longer relevant or needed.

Steps to Remove a Tag from a File

1. Navigate to the File:

   • Go to the Storage Buckets section.

   • Select the bucket and folder containing the file from which you want to remove a tag.

1. Locate the Tag Option:

   • Find the file in the list and look for the Tag column.

   • Click on the Tag icon (pencil/edit icon) next to the current tag(s) to open the tag editing window.

2. Remove the Tag

   • In the Edit Tag window, you’ll see the list of tags applied to the file.

   • Click on the “X” next to the tag you wish to remove.

1. • The tag will be removed from the tag field.

2. Save Changes:

   • Click the Add button to save your changes.

   • The selected tag is now removed from the file.

3. Confirmation:

   • Verify that the tag has been successfully removed by checking the Tag column for the file.

Conclusion

Kalp Studio's KS Storage offers a streamlined and user-friendly storage management solution, integrating essential features like bucket creation, file organization, tagging, and API connectivity. Designed with ease of use in mind, it enables users to create storage buckets, upload files, and categorize content effectively with folders and tags. The platform’s organized navigation system and straightforward subscription plans allow users to tailor their storage needs efficiently, with flexible options from free to enterprise levels.

Through intuitive search and filter capabilities, KS Storage simplifies locating specific content within buckets and folders, and provides quick management actions such as deleting buckets, folders, or individual files, ensuring that users maintain control over their stored content. The API Key Generation option allows developers to integrate KS Storage with external applications, broadening its utility across platforms.

Overall, KS Storage within Kalp Studio is a robust, adaptable storage solution that empowers users with a comprehensive toolkit for managing and scaling their digital content, making it an invaluable asset for businesses and developers in decentralized application ecosystems.