Connect to Amazon S3 with S3 Drive

S3 Drive can connect to any S3-compatible provider. Many common providers are already defined, including Amazon S3. The instructions below cover adding a custom provider for Amazon S3. To add a custom provider, view this article.

Connecting to Amazon S3

1. Select New from the Drives page.

   

2. Select Amazon S3 as the Provider.

   

3. Select a region.

   

4. Set AccessKey and SecretKey. Some providers will require additional information like AccountID or Namespace.

   

5. Select a Bucket.

   

6. Select Test S3 Connection to test the connection or OK when ready.

Server-Specific Settings

Depending on your specific server settings, you may need to also set Use SSL/TLS or UseVirtualHosting in the Advanced tab.