S3 Storage

Configuring S3 Storage

Step 1: Understand Key Fields

• Access Key ID: A unique identifier for your S3 credentials
• Access Key Secret: The secret key paired with the access key for authentication
• Endpoint: The URL of the S3-compatible service (e.g., AWS S3, MinIO)
• Region: The geographical location where your S3 bucket is hosted
• Bucket: The specific storage container name where files will be stored

Step 2: Create an S3 Bucket

1. Log into your Object Storage Provider (AWS, MinIO, or similar)
2. Create a Bucket:
   • Navigate to the storage service
   • Select the option to create a bucket
   • Define a unique name and region
   • Adjust permissions and settings as needed

Step 3: Generate Access Keys

1. Access the Security Section (typically under “IAM” in AWS)
2. Create Access Credentials:
   • Generate an Access Key ID and Secret Access Key
   • Store these securely for configuration

Step 4: Configure Endpoint and Test

1. Set up the Endpoint:
   • AWS users: https://s3.<region>.amazonaws.com
   • Other providers: Check provider documentation for endpoint URL
2. Test Configuration:
   • Verify connection to S3 storage
   • Perform a test upload/download to confirm functionality