> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://notes.kodekloud.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# S3 Basics Demo
> Learn to create, configure, and manage an Amazon S3 bucket with a step-by-step guide on various features and operations.
Learn how to create, configure, and manage an Amazon S3 bucket. In this step-by-step guide, we’ll cover the global namespace, bucket configuration, uploading and organizing objects, and safely deleting buckets.
## Accessing the S3 Console
1. Sign in to the [AWS Management Console](https://aws.amazon.com/console/) and search for **S3**.
2. Depending on your account state, you’ll see one of two views:
If you have no buckets, an intro screen appears with a **Create bucket** button:
Otherwise, you’ll see your existing buckets and the **Create bucket** option:
Amazon S3 uses a *global namespace*. The top‐left region selector is always **Global** and displays buckets from all regions. You pick a region only when creating a new bucket.
## Creating a Bucket
1. Click **Create bucket**.
2. Enter a **globally unique** name. If your choice is taken (e.g., `demo`), you’ll see an error:
For bucket naming rules (character limits, allowed characters, and examples), see the [Bucket Naming Rules](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonS3/latest/userguide/bucketnamingrules.html).
3. Choose a unique name (for example, `kodekloud-demo-123`):
4. Select the target region (e.g., **US East (N. Virginia) us-east-1**).
5. Configure features or leave defaults:
* Object ownership & ACLs
* Block public access
* Versioning & encryption
* Tags & advanced settings
6. Click **Create bucket**. You’ll see your new bucket in the list:
## Exploring Bucket Details
Click your bucket’s name to open its overview. You’ll find tabs for Objects, Properties, Permissions, Metrics, and Management.
| Feature | Description |
| ------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Region & ARN | Shows the bucket’s region and Amazon Resource Name. |
| Creation Date | Timestamp when the bucket was created. |
| Versioning | Indicates if object versioning is enabled or disabled. |
| Encryption | Default server-side encryption (SSE) settings for new objects. |
| Other Options | Logging, CloudTrail, events, transfer acceleration, object lock, requester pays, and website hosting. |
In **Permissions**, manage ACLs or bucket policies:
Under **Metrics**, view CloudWatch data like total storage and object count. **Management** lets you set lifecycle rules, replication, inventory, and access points:
## Uploading Objects
1. Go to the **Objects** tab and click **Upload**.
2. Drag and drop files or use **Add files**. For example, upload `pexels-julio-nery-1687147.jpg` (2.7 MB JPEG):
3. Accept defaults for permissions, storage class (Standard), and skip advanced settings.
4. Click **Upload** and wait for completion:
5. After closing the dialog, you’ll see your file listed:
### Object Details
Click the object name to inspect:
* Size, last modified, and region
* Object URI and ARN
* ETag, object URL
* Per-object settings: storage class, SSE, checksums, tags, and locks
## Accessing Objects
Attempting to GET the object URL anonymously returns:
```xml theme={null}
AccessDenied
Access Denied
PXX0A25XAZ252WZ0
Rh0s1Dk51BtkU1N0BXY4j2p2KLvWeg5eSu/Ry1NkxAMXFtbFQKTg=
```
By default, both buckets and objects are private. Use the **Open** button in the console (with your AWS credentials) to view private files, or adjust permissions for public access.
## Organizing Objects with Folders
Although S3 has a flat key-value structure, the console lets you simulate folders:
1. Click **Create folder**, enter a name (e.g., `food`), and confirm:
2. Open the folder and upload images (burger, pizza, sandwich, steak):
Each object key is prefixed with `food/`. Permissions and access behave identically to root-level objects.
## Deleting Objects
1. Select the object(s) you want to remove.
2. Click **Delete**, type **permanently delete**, and confirm:
Without versioning enabled, deletion is permanent and cannot be undone.
## Moving Objects
S3 doesn’t support a native “move” operation. Instead, you rename an object by copying it to a new key prefix:
1. Create a new folder (e.g., `test`) under your bucket:
2. Select **Actions > Move**, set the destination key (e.g., `food/test/steak.jpg`), or browse and apply. The object is effectively renamed under the new prefix.
## Deleting the Bucket
To delete an S3 bucket, it must be empty:
1. Attempting to delete a non-empty bucket shows an error:
2. Click **Empty**, type **permanently delete**, and confirm to clear contents.
3. Finally, select **Delete bucket**, enter the bucket name, and confirm.
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## Links and References
* [Amazon S3 Documentation](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/s3/index.html)
* [Bucket Naming Rules](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonS3/latest/userguide/bucketnamingrules.html)
* [AWS Management Console](https://aws.amazon.com/console/)