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Accessing Object Storage with the S3 Browser

Valid for migrated Cloud Servers.

Object Storage is fully compatible with S3, allowing users to seamlessly integrate Object Storage with existing S3-compatible tools. This article explains how to access Object Storage with the S3 Browser.

Determine endpoint URL

  • Log in to your IONOS account.

  • Click on Menu > Servers & Cloud in the title bar. 
    Optional: If you have multiple server contracts, select the desired contract.

  • Click on Infrastructure > Object Storage in the navigation bar on the left.
  • Click on the three-dot icon in the line with the bucket name.

  • Click on Bucket Settings. The Bucket settings area opens.

    The endpoint URL is displayed in the Bucket properties section. Make a note of the complete URL.

Determine Access Key and Secret Key

Requirement

You are in the Infrastructure > Object Storage section of the Cloud Panel.

  • Click on the Key management tab.
  • Optional: If you haven't generated a key yet, click on Generate a key.
  • Click on one of the generated keys under Access keys.
  • Click on Copy in the Access Key area.
  • Open a text editor and paste the copied Access Key.
  • Click on Copy in the Secret Key area.
  • Switch to the text editor and paste the copied Secret Key.

Note

Treat the secret key like a password and keep it in a safe place.

Download S3 Browser

The S3 Browser is a free Windows client that you can use to access Object Storage. You can download the S3 Browser from the following page:

https://s3browser.com/

Configure S3 Browser for access to the Object Storage (initial setup)

Requirements

  • You have set up a bucket in Object Storage.
  • You have noted the endpoint URL of the bucket.
  • Open the S3 Browser. The Add New Account window opens the first time you start the S3 Browser.
  • Enter a name for the connection in the Account Name field.
  • Select S3 Compatible Storage from the Account type list.
  • Enter the determined, complete endpoint URL in the REST Endpoint field.
  • Enter the Access Key in the Access Key ID field.
  • Enter the Secret Key in the Secret Access Key field.
  • Activate the Use secure transfer (SSL/TLS) option.
  • Click on Add new account.

The account will be set up in the S3 Browser. The existing buckets are then displayed.

Configure an additional account in the S3 Browser for access to the Object Storage

  • Open the S3 browser.
  • Click on Accounts in the menu bar.
  • Click on Add New Account.
  • Enter a name for the connection in the Account Name field.
  • Select S3 Compatible Storage from the Account type list.
  • Enter the complete endpoint URL in the REST Endpoint field.
  • Enter the Access Key in the Access Key ID field.
  • Enter the Secret Key in the Secret Access Key field.
  • Activate the Use secure transfer (SSL/TLS) option.
  • Click on Add new account.

The account will be set up in the S3 Browser. The existing buckets are then displayed.

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