How to create a presigned URL for an S3 bucket on AWS.

This tutorial will guide us on how to create a presigned URL for an Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service) bucket

What is S3?
S3 means Simple Storage Service on Amazon Web Services (AWS). It is a service that provides secured, scalable, durable and cost-effective object storage.

S3 Bucket

An Amazon S3 bucket is a container for storing objects in Amazon S3. It is similar to Azure Bob container.

Please follow the steps below;

Step 1: Create an S3 bucket
Step 2: Upload an image
Step 3: Create a presigned URL

Step 1: Create an S3 bucket

• Log-on to AWS Management Console.
• Search for S3 on the home page. Pick Buckets under Top features.

• Create bucket

• Give the bucket a unique name.

• For Object ownership ** and ensure **ACLs disabled is enabled.

• Block all public access

• Disable bucket versioning, and Add tag. Give the key a name add value. Tags are optional, but important for cost management purposes.

• For encryption, enable SSE-S3, enable bucket key

• Create bucket

Step 2: Upload an image

• Select the just created bucket, double click to open it.

• Upload

• For storage class, pick the standard for frequently assessed data.

• Add files

• Browse for file that will be uploaded from your computer. Select open to upload.

• Scroll down and upload

• Wait for the image to be successfully uploaded. Notice that status is succeeded. Double click the file to open.

• Open

• Boom! the uploaded file is open

Step 3: Create a presigned URL
The uploaded file can be viewed VIA a presigned URL.

• Select the uploaded file. From the Actions drop down menu, select share with a presigned URL.

• Set the time interval until the presigned URL expires. Create presigned URL

• copy presigned URL

• Paste the URL in a new tab and enter.

Notice you can see the uploaded file.

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