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Learn how to specify and change the storage class of objects in Amazon S3 using the AWS Management Console. This guide covers uploading files with a custom storage class and modifying it afterward.

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Prerequisites

  • An AWS account with S3 access.
  • IAM user permissions: s3:CreateBucket, s3:PutObject, s3:PutObjectStorageClass.
  • Familiarity with the Amazon S3 console.
Choosing the right storage class balances cost, durability, and retrieval time. Review S3 pricing before proceeding.

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1. Create a New S3 Bucket

  1. Open the Amazon S3 console.
  2. Click Create bucket.
  3. Enter Bucket name: kk-sc-demo.
  4. Leave default settings and click Create bucket.

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2. Upload an Object with a Custom Storage Class

  1. In the kk-sc-demo bucket, click Upload.
  2. Choose Add files and select your file.
  3. Under Properties, expand Storage class and select One Zone-IA (default is Standard).
The image shows an Amazon S3 Management Console screen displaying different storage class options, including Standard, Intelligent-Tiering, and Glacier, with details about their availability zones and minimum storage duration.
  1. Click Upload. The object now appears with the specified storage class.

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Storage Class Comparison

Archival classes (Glacier) incur retrieval fees and can take from minutes to hours.

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3. Change the Storage Class of an Existing Object

  1. In the kk-sc-demo bucket, select the object (e.g., beach1.jpg).
  2. Choose Actions → Change storage class.
  3. Select Standard (or another class) and click Save.
The image shows an Amazon S3 console with a bucket named "kk-sc-demo" containing a single file, "beach1.jpg," which is 1.3 MB in size.

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