Cloud servers are super convenient, with the ability to easily save, retrieve, and share any content/file you may have lost. Most online providers however provide a somewhat limited amount of storage and if you are into saving big files or hate relying on third parties then they are not for you. If you have a spare HDD/SSD laying around, you might as well create your own cloud server. So today this is what we are going to do.

Materials

• A storage device HDD/SSD.
• A raspberry pi (I am using the model 3b+).
• An SD card and reader.
• An ethernet cable.
• A router connected to the internet (I am using my home's router).

OS Installation

• Insert your SD card into your reader and open it on your computer.
• Download Raspberry Pi Imager from here.
• Once this is done open the program and choose your SD card to boot from.