Configuring an S3 (Amazon Web Services) Resource
To add an S3 (Amazon Web Services) connection resource:
- Navigate to the Resources folder of the application for which you want to configure the S3 connection resource. Right-click and select Add Resource.
The Configure New Resource modal appears. - Select S3 Connection as the connection type and click Save.
Your resource is now created, and you can configure it as appropriate. - To configure a resource, click on it.
Here's a table that lists out details associated with each of the fields in the S3 Connection Configuration panel.
| Field | Required | Content Type | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Required | String | A user-friendly name for this connection. This name will be used within the application to identify this specific storage account. | Website Media Account |
| Description | Optional | String | An optional field to provide a more detailed explanation or purpose of this connection. | Used by the marketing team to host image and video assets for the company website. |
| Auth Type | Required | String | Specifies the method used to authenticate and authorize access to the S3 bucket. As of now, only Access Key authentication type is supported. | Access Key |
| Region | Required | String | The AWS region where your target S3 bucket is located. Choosing the correct region is essential for performance and to avoid unnecessary data transfer costs. | us-east-1 (North Virginia) |
| Access Key ID | Required | String | The public identifier of your AWS IAM user's access key. Note: Exercise caution when handling access keys and ensure the appropriate access permissions have been set up. | AKIAIOSFODNN7EXAMPLE |
| Secret Access Key | Required | String | The private key associated with the access key ID. Note: This key must be kept confidential and securely managed. | wJalrXUtnFEMI/K7MDENG/bPxRfiCYEXAMPLEKEY |