Create S3 Account

How to create an S3 object storage account on the cloud management platform and configure related parameters.
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S3 stands for Simple Storage Service. Before creating an S3 account, deploy an S3-compatible object storage server such as MinIO. For MinIO installation, see the reference link.

Procedure

  1. On the Cloud Accounts page, click “Create” above the list.
  2. Select S3, then click “Next: Configure cloud account”.
  3. Configure:
    • Name: S3 object storage server name.
    • Endpoint: S3 object storage endpoint. For MinIO, use http://IP:9000.
    • Key ID: Access Key.
    • Password: Secret Key.
    • Common parameters: see Common configuration parameters.

On the MinIO server, run the related commands to get Endpoint, Access Key, and Secret Key.

  1. Click “Connection test” to verify parameters.
  2. After a successful test, click “Next: Scheduled sync (optional)” to configure scheduled sync.
  3. Click “OK” to create the S3 account.