diff --git a/backend/init-mc-config.sh b/backend/init-mc-config.sh
new file mode 100755
index 0000000..e879839
--- /dev/null
+++ b/backend/init-mc-config.sh
@@ -0,0 +1,29 @@
+#!/bin/sh
+# Initialize mc config if needed
+
+MC_CONFIG_DIR="/home/node/.mc"
+MC_CONFIG_FILE="$MC_CONFIG_DIR/config.json"
+
+# Create directory if it doesn't exist
+if [ ! -d "$MC_CONFIG_DIR" ]; then
+    echo "Creating mc config directory..."
+    mkdir -p "$MC_CONFIG_DIR"
+fi
+
+# If config doesn't exist, create a basic one
+if [ ! -f "$MC_CONFIG_FILE" ]; then
+    echo "Creating initial mc config..."
+    cat > "$MC_CONFIG_FILE" << 'EOF'
+{
+    "version": "10",
+    "aliases": {}
+}
+EOF
+fi
+
+# Ensure proper ownership
+chown -R node:node "$MC_CONFIG_DIR"
+chmod 755 "$MC_CONFIG_DIR"
+chmod 644 "$MC_CONFIG_FILE"
+
+echo "MC config initialized successfully"
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diff --git a/docker-compose.dev.yml b/docker-compose.dev.yml
index c24c52e..0c89e91 100644
--- a/docker-compose.dev.yml
+++ b/docker-compose.dev.yml
@@ -1,5 +1,3 @@
-version: '3.8'
-
 # Development docker-compose file
 # This configuration runs frontend and backend on custom ports without SSL/nginx proxy
 # Usage: docker compose -f docker-compose.dev.yml up
@@ -27,8 +25,7 @@ services:
       - ./backend/package-lock.json:/app/package-lock.json
       - backend-logs:/app/logs
       - backend-temp:/app/temp
-      - backend-node-modules:/app/node_modules
-      - ~/.mc:/home/node/.mc:ro
+      - mc-config:/home/node/.mc
     depends_on:
       - redis
     networks:
@@ -78,7 +75,7 @@ volumes:
     driver: local
   backend-temp:
     driver: local
-  backend-node-modules:
+  mc-config:
     driver: local
 
 networks:
diff --git a/docker/Dockerfile.backend.dev b/docker/Dockerfile.backend.dev
index ecea0a5..c2e9b95 100644
--- a/docker/Dockerfile.backend.dev
+++ b/docker/Dockerfile.backend.dev
@@ -1,7 +1,8 @@
 FROM node:20-alpine
 
-# Install MinIO client
-RUN wget https://dl.min.io/client/mc/release/linux-amd64/mc && \
+# Install MinIO client (detect architecture)
+RUN ARCH=$(uname -m | sed 's/x86_64/amd64/g' | sed 's/aarch64/arm64/g') && \
+    wget https://dl.min.io/client/mc/release/linux-${ARCH}/mc && \
     chmod +x mc && \
     mv mc /usr/local/bin/
 
@@ -14,9 +15,13 @@ WORKDIR /app
 # Copy package files
 COPY package*.json ./
 
+# Install build tools for compilation (keep them in dev environment)
+RUN apk add --no-cache python3 make g++
+
 # Install all dependencies (including devDependencies for development)
 # Make sure NODE_ENV is not set to production during install
-RUN NODE_ENV=development npm install
+RUN NODE_ENV=development npm install && \
+    npm rebuild bcrypt --build-from-source
 
 # Create necessary directories
 RUN mkdir -p logs temp && \
@@ -25,6 +30,10 @@ RUN mkdir -p logs temp && \
 # Copy application files
 COPY . .
 
+# Copy and run mc config initialization script
+COPY init-mc-config.sh /tmp/init-mc-config.sh
+RUN chmod +x /tmp/init-mc-config.sh && /tmp/init-mc-config.sh && rm /tmp/init-mc-config.sh
+
 # Change ownership of everything to node user (built-in)
 RUN chown -R node:node /app
 
diff --git a/docs/FIX_ENV_TRUNCATION.md b/docs/FIX_ENV_TRUNCATION.md
index cc318b4..e89938f 100644
--- a/docs/FIX_ENV_TRUNCATION.md
+++ b/docs/FIX_ENV_TRUNCATION.md
@@ -38,10 +38,20 @@ This script will:
 2. Use password: `admin123`
 3. You should be able to log in successfully
 
+## Known Issue: bcrypt Architecture
+
+Due to architecture differences (ARM vs x86), bcrypt may need to be rebuilt after container restart:
+
+```bash
+# Fix bcrypt after container restart
+docker exec minio-webui-backend-dev sh -c 'rm -rf /app/node_modules/bcrypt && cd /app && npm install bcrypt' && docker restart minio-webui-backend-dev
+```
+
 ## Troubleshooting
 
 If issues persist:
-1. Check that .env file exists and has proper quotes around values with special characters
+1. Check that .env file exists and has double dollar signs ($$) for escaping
 2. Ensure Docker containers were rebuilt: `docker compose -f docker-compose.dev.yml up -d --build`
 3. Check logs: `docker logs minio-webui-backend-dev`
-4. Run debug script: `./scripts/debug-auth.sh`
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+4. Run debug script: `./scripts/debug-auth.sh`
+5. If bcrypt error occurs, run the fix command above
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diff --git a/docs/MINIO_SETUP.md b/docs/MINIO_SETUP.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..78cf1cd
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/MINIO_SETUP.md
@@ -0,0 +1,93 @@
+# MinIO Configuration for MinIO WebUI
+
+## Overview
+
+The MinIO WebUI requires access to a MinIO server to manage buckets and objects. You need to configure the MinIO connection details in the `.env` file.
+
+## Configuration Steps
+
+### 1. Update MinIO Connection Details
+
+Edit your `.env` file and update the MinIO configuration:
+
+```bash
+# MinIO Configuration
+DEFAULT_MINIO_ALIAS=kopiaminio              # Alias name for the MinIO server
+MINIO_ENDPOINT=https://your-minio.com       # Your MinIO server URL
+MINIO_ACCESS_KEY=your-access-key            # MinIO access key
+MINIO_SECRET_KEY=your-secret-key            # MinIO secret key
+```
+
+### 2. Common MinIO Endpoints
+
+- **Local MinIO**: `http://localhost:9000` or `http://host.docker.internal:9000` (from Docker)
+- **MinIO Docker**: `http://minio:9000` (if MinIO is in the same Docker network)
+- **Remote MinIO**: `https://your-minio-server.com`
+
+### 3. Set Up the MinIO Alias
+
+After updating the `.env` file, restart the containers and run:
+
+```bash
+./scripts/setup-mc-alias.sh
+```
+
+This script will:
+- Configure the MinIO client (mc) with your connection details
+- Test the connection
+- Show any connection errors
+
+### 4. Troubleshooting
+
+#### Permission Denied Error
+If you see "permission denied" errors, the mc config has been fixed with a dedicated volume.
+
+#### Connection Refused
+- Ensure your MinIO server is running
+- Check the endpoint URL is correct
+- Verify network connectivity from the Docker container
+
+#### Invalid Credentials
+- Double-check your access key and secret key
+- Ensure they match your MinIO server configuration
+
+### 5. Testing the Connection
+
+You can manually test the connection:
+
+```bash
+# List buckets
+docker exec minio-webui-backend-dev mc ls kopiaminio
+
+# Create a test bucket
+docker exec minio-webui-backend-dev mc mb kopiaminio/test-bucket
+
+# Remove test bucket
+docker exec minio-webui-backend-dev mc rb kopiaminio/test-bucket
+```
+
+## Example: Local MinIO Setup
+
+If you're running MinIO locally:
+
+1. Start MinIO:
+```bash
+docker run -p 9000:9000 -p 9001:9001 \
+  -e MINIO_ROOT_USER=minioadmin \
+  -e MINIO_ROOT_PASSWORD=minioadmin \
+  minio/minio server /data --console-address ":9001"
+```
+
+2. Update `.env`:
+```bash
+DEFAULT_MINIO_ALIAS=local-minio
+MINIO_ENDPOINT=http://host.docker.internal:9000
+MINIO_ACCESS_KEY=minioadmin
+MINIO_SECRET_KEY=minioadmin
+```
+
+3. Run setup:
+```bash
+docker compose -f docker-compose.dev.yml restart backend
+./scripts/setup-mc-alias.sh
+```
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diff --git a/scripts/setup-mc-alias.sh b/scripts/setup-mc-alias.sh
new file mode 100755
index 0000000..4391db6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/scripts/setup-mc-alias.sh
@@ -0,0 +1,50 @@
+#!/bin/bash
+
+echo "========================================"
+echo "MinIO WebUI - Setup MC Alias"
+echo "========================================"
+echo ""
+
+# Check if .env exists
+if [ ! -f .env ]; then
+    echo "Error: .env file not found"
+    echo "Please create .env file from .env.example"
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+# Source the .env file
+export $(cat .env | grep -v '^#' | xargs)
+
+# Check required variables
+if [ -z "$MINIO_ENDPOINT" ] || [ -z "$MINIO_ACCESS_KEY" ] || [ -z "$MINIO_SECRET_KEY" ] || [ -z "$DEFAULT_MINIO_ALIAS" ]; then
+    echo "Error: Missing required MinIO configuration in .env"
+    echo "Please ensure the following are set:"
+    echo "  - MINIO_ENDPOINT"
+    echo "  - MINIO_ACCESS_KEY" 
+    echo "  - MINIO_SECRET_KEY"
+    echo "  - DEFAULT_MINIO_ALIAS"
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+echo "Setting up MinIO alias: $DEFAULT_MINIO_ALIAS"
+echo "Endpoint: $MINIO_ENDPOINT"
+echo ""
+
+# Set up the alias in the container
+docker exec minio-webui-backend-dev sh -c "mc alias set $DEFAULT_MINIO_ALIAS $MINIO_ENDPOINT $MINIO_ACCESS_KEY $MINIO_SECRET_KEY"
+
+if [ $? -eq 0 ]; then
+    echo ""
+    echo "✅ MinIO alias configured successfully!"
+    echo ""
+    echo "Testing connection..."
+    docker exec minio-webui-backend-dev sh -c "mc ls $DEFAULT_MINIO_ALIAS" 2>&1 | head -5
+else
+    echo ""
+    echo "❌ Failed to configure MinIO alias"
+    echo ""
+    echo "Please check:"
+    echo "1. MinIO endpoint is accessible: $MINIO_ENDPOINT"
+    echo "2. Access credentials are correct"
+    echo "3. Backend container is running"
+fi
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