[GH-ISSUE #2043] Remove S3 Storage #586

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opened 2026-02-26 18:47:41 +03:00 by kerem · 5 comments
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Originally created by @c0fe on GitHub (Sep 23, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/documenso/documenso/issues/2043

Describe the improvement you are suggesting in detail

I would like to propose the removal of S3 requirement to offer an alternative self hosted option. This would make this project a lot better for those seeking a fully self hosted option

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Originally created by @c0fe on GitHub (Sep 23, 2025). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/documenso/documenso/issues/2043 ### Describe the improvement you are suggesting in detail I would like to propose the removal of S3 requirement to offer an alternative self hosted option. This would make this project a lot better for those seeking a fully self hosted option ### Additional Information & Alternatives (optional) _No response_ ### Do you want to work on this improvement? Yes ### Please check the boxes that apply to this improvement suggestion. - [x] I have searched the existing issues and improvement suggestions to avoid duplication. - [x] I have provided a clear description of the improvement being suggested. - [x] I have explained the rationale behind this improvement. - [x] I have included any relevant technical details or design suggestions. - [x] I understand that this is a suggestion and that there is no guarantee of implementation.
kerem 2026-02-26 18:47:41 +03:00
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@cfredericksen commented on GitHub (Sep 24, 2025):

@c0fe S3 isn't a requirement. If you don't define any S3 variables, then files will be stored in the database. FYI, the database will grow large. The stored files are huge and are not deletable. I have 30 documents and my database is 3GB in size.

<!-- gh-comment-id:3328697101 --> @cfredericksen commented on GitHub (Sep 24, 2025): @c0fe S3 isn't a requirement. If you don't define any S3 variables, then files will be stored in the database. FYI, the database will grow large. The stored files are huge and are not deletable. I have 30 documents and my database is 3GB in size.
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@alkavan commented on GitHub (Sep 28, 2025):

@c0fe It's not required, the default database option works.

And it seems that you haven't heard about MinIO that's a open-source S3 compatible option that you can self-host if you wish.

Will admit it is somewhat annoying when people don't do any research before opening PRs requesting features, or worst yet, asking to remove them.

<!-- gh-comment-id:3342535059 --> @alkavan commented on GitHub (Sep 28, 2025): @c0fe It's not required, the default `database` option works. And it seems that you haven't heard about [MinIO](https://www.min.io/) that's a open-source S3 compatible option that you can self-host if you wish. Will admit it is somewhat annoying when people don't do **any** research before opening PRs requesting features, or worst yet, asking to remove them.
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@c0fe commented on GitHub (Sep 30, 2025):

@alkavan I have heard of MinIO but I had other issues with it.

<!-- gh-comment-id:3353799806 --> @c0fe commented on GitHub (Sep 30, 2025): @alkavan I have heard of MinIO but I had other issues with it.
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@Novapixel1010 commented on GitHub (Oct 10, 2025):

You can also use garage if you don't like minIO. With that said I think this can be closed.

<!-- gh-comment-id:3391623870 --> @Novapixel1010 commented on GitHub (Oct 10, 2025): You can also use [garage](https://garagehq.deuxfleurs.fr/) if you don't like minIO. With that said I think this can be closed.
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@c0fe commented on GitHub (Oct 21, 2025):

@Novapixel1010 thanks a lot for the suggestion, that looks way better than minio.

<!-- gh-comment-id:3427744264 --> @c0fe commented on GitHub (Oct 21, 2025): @Novapixel1010 thanks a lot for the suggestion, that looks way better than minio.
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