Object Storage (Simple Storage)
Simple Storage is an Amazon S3-compatible Object Storage service — suited for static files, backups, media, logs and content distribution.
Basic concepts
| Concept | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Bucket | The "root folder" holding objects — the unit for policy and permission management |
| Object | A file stored in a bucket — has data, a key (path) and metadata |
| Prefix | The leading part of an object key — acts like a "folder" |
| Access Key | An Access Key ID + Secret Access Key pair used to authenticate against the S3 API |
| Sub user | A secondary S3 identity (not a Portal login account) used to issue Access Keys with limited permissions |
| Policy | JSON defining who can do what with a bucket/object |
Create a Bucket
Create a new bucket with a name and storage quota, billed as a prepaid subscription.
Manage a Bucket
Info, quota, Versioning, Access Control, Policy, CORS, Static Web Hosting, Lifecycle and usage statistics.
Upload an Object
Upload a file or a whole folder to a bucket by drag-and-drop or by browsing your computer.
Manage Objects
Browse, download, share temporary links, set permissions, view old versions and delete objects.
Access Key
Create an Access Key / Secret Key pair to connect via the S3-compatible API.
Sub User
Create a secondary S3 identity with limited read/write permissions, used to issue separate Access Keys.
Support Tools
Connect via S3 Browser, Rclone or AWS CLI for bulk operations from your local machine.