How to Set Up Bunny CDN Storage for Your OTTfeed Media Files

If you're running an OTTfeed platform, you already know video streaming is just part of the puzzle. Movie posters, background images, subtitle files—they all need reliable, fast delivery to your viewers. That's where a proper CDN storage solution comes in.

While Bunny Stream handles your video files and thumbnails perfectly, what about everything else? Setting up a Bunny storage zone gives you a cost-effective way to serve all those additional media assets without breaking a sweat.

Why You Need Dedicated CDN Storage

Think of CDN storage as your content's home base across the globe. Instead of serving files from a single server that might be thousands of miles from your users, a CDN stores copies of your content in multiple locations worldwide. When someone in Tokyo requests a movie poster, they get it from a nearby server in Asia—not from your origin server in New York.

The result? Faster load times, lower bandwidth costs, and happier viewers. For streaming platforms where every second of loading time matters, this setup isn't optional—it's essential.

If you're looking for a CDN solution that combines affordability with global reach, 👉 Bunny offers storage zones starting at just $0.01 per GB with servers in over 100 locations worldwide. Their pay-as-you-go pricing means you're never overpaying for capacity you don't use.

Creating Your Bunny Storage Zone

Let's walk through the actual setup. The process takes about 10 minutes from start to finish.

First, get your Bunny account ready. Log in to your existing account or create a new one. One thing to note: Bunny offers a 14-day free trial, but you'll want to add a credit card in the billing section before that expires to avoid any service interruptions.

Next, create the storage zone itself. Head to the "Storage" section and click "Add Storage Zone." You'll need to pick a unique name—this is just for your reference, so make it something you'll recognize later like "ottfeed-media" or "my-streaming-assets."

Keep the Storage Tier set to "Standard" unless you have specific requirements for higher redundancy. The standard tier works perfectly for most streaming applications and keeps costs reasonable.

Choose your main storage region carefully. Pick the location closest to where most of your content will be uploaded from. If you're on the East Coast, select "US East (New York)." West Coast? Go with "US West (Los Angeles)."

Here's a pro tip: enable Geo Replication and select additional regions. This automatically copies your files to multiple locations, so viewers anywhere get fast access. For a global audience, you might select both US coasts, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions.

Connecting Your Storage with a Pull Zone

Storage zones hold your files, but pull zones actually deliver them to your users. They work together—storage is the warehouse, pull zones are the delivery trucks.

Navigate to "CDN" and click "Add Pull Zone." Give it a unique name, then in the "Origin Type" section, select "Storage Zone" and choose the zone you just created from the dropdown.

For the tier selection, stick with "Standard Tier" unless you need ultra-low latency for specific use cases. In the "Pricing Zone" section, select the geographical regions where you expect most of your traffic. For example, if your audience is primarily in North America and Europe, select both.

When you're building a content delivery infrastructure that needs to scale, choosing the right CDN partner matters. 👉 Bunny's edge network spans 114+ locations with low-latency routing that automatically serves content from the nearest point to each user, which means your movie posters and subtitle files load almost instantly anywhere in the world.

Uploading and Managing Your Files

Your storage is now live and ready. To upload files, go back to "Storage" and click on your storage zone's name. You'll see a simple file manager interface.

You can either click the "Upload" button to browse for files, or just drag and drop them directly into the window. It works just like any cloud storage service you've used before—no complicated FTP clients or command-line tools needed.

After uploading a file, getting its URL is simple. Click the three dots in the corner of any file and select "Copy URL." This gives you the CDN URL that you'll paste into your OTTfeed platform.

In your OTTfeed account, select the video or content item where you want to add the media, then paste that URL into the appropriate field. Whether it's a movie poster, background image, or subtitle file, the process is the same.

What Happens Next

Once everything's connected, your media files get delivered through Bunny's global network automatically. No manual intervention needed—the CDN handles all the routing, caching, and optimization behind the scenes.

Your viewers get faster page loads, your bandwidth bills stay manageable, and you can focus on what actually matters: creating great content for your platform. The technical heavy lifting? That's handled.

If you run into any issues or need to adjust settings later, Bunny's dashboard makes it straightforward to modify regions, adjust caching rules, or monitor your usage and costs. Everything you need is right there, organized and accessible.