What it is and what it is for
Yes, PaperOffice AI can do this. You do not need to switch to PaperOffice Classic. With Own Storage (BYOS), PaperOffice AI stores a workspace's files encrypted on your server or NAS. Only SFTP or Reverse SSH work as storage target. WORM is not available on your own storage.
How it works
- Open Document AI → Storage Mounts and click Add Storage Mount.
- Choose Use as BYOS-Storage, then SFTP or Reverse SSH.
- Set an Encryption Password with at least 16 characters and keep it safe.
- Create a new workspace under Document AI → Workspaces. On the General tab, under Storage, choose Own Storage (BYOS) and your mount.
Good to know
- Without the password nobody can open the files, not even PaperOffice. You cannot change it later.
- The storage location is final once the workspace is created.
- PaperOffice stores only metadata and indexes. The files stay with you.
- Reverse SSH needs no port forwarding. Your NAS opens the connection itself.
- S3, WebDAV and IMAP exist only as an import source. Imported files are then kept in the PaperOffice data center.
- How many Storage Mounts you can add depends on your plan.
- PaperOffice Classic is a different product: a Windows program with its own database and its own help. You do not need it for own storage with PaperOffice AI.