# Storages Storage's are used for instance snapshot, instance backups, pod images and public instance images. There must be a S3 storage configured in a datacenter to support pod images. When creating self hosted web based storages for public instance images the \[**files.json**]\() file must be included in the format shown on the official Pritunl Cloud images to providing a listing of images. After creating a storage configure it in the datacenter settings. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.pritunl.com/kb/cloud/components/storages.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.