S3 Browser - BigStorage Setup Tutorial

Modified on Thu, 26 Jan, 2023 at 1:29 PM

TABLE OF CONTENTS


S3 Browser is not provided or supported by CloudAfrica. This tutorial should simply be used as a guideline to help you gain access to your bucket, should you wish to use S3 Browser.


When using the master key

  1. Open the software
  2. Add New Account using the following information:
    1. Account Name = A Nickname to identify the bucket - perhaps use the Bucket Tag Name
    2. Account Type = S3 Compatible Storage
    3. REST Endpoint = s3.bigstorage.io
    4. Signature Version = Signature V4
    5. Access Key ID = The Access key ID can be retrieved from the Keys page, when you click on the master key.
    6. Secret Access Key =  The Secret Access Key can be retrieved from the Keys page, when you click on the master key. 
    7. Use secure Transfer (SSL/TLS) = Checked
    8. Click Add New account


When using a key other than master

  1. Open the software
  2. Add New Account using the following information:
    • Account Name = A Nickname to identify the bucket - perhaps use the Bucket Tag Name
    • Account Type = S3 Compatible Storage
    • REST Endpoint = s3.bigstorage.io
    • Signature Version = Signature V4
    • Access Key ID = The Access key ID can be retrieved from the Keys page, when you click on the master key.
    • Secret Access Key =  The Secret Access Key can be retrieved from the Keys page, when you click on the master key. 
    • Use secure Transfer (SSL/TLS) = Checked
    • Click Add New account
  3. Go to 'Buckets' > click on 'Add external Bucket' (this has to be done for each bucket that is associated with this key). 




  4. Add the Bucket name and select 'Add External bucket'



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