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title: Actions on Object Storage
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# Bucket Actions

Each bucket has an **Actions** menu with the following options:

- Object Versioning
- Presigned URL
- Lifecycle Rule
- Replication Rule
- Empty
- Add to CDN
- Delete

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## Object Versioning

Object Versioning preserves every version of every object in a bucket, protecting against accidental overwrites and deletions.

To enable versioning, open the **Actions** menu and select **Object Versioning**. Toggle the switch to enable it.

Once enabled, each new upload of an existing object creates a new version instead of overwriting the previous one.

For full details on managing versions, see [Object Versioning](/docs/myaccount/storage/object_storage/versioning).

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## Presigned URL

A Presigned URL grants time-limited access to a specific object without requiring credentials. It can be used to share a file for download or to allow an external application to upload directly to your bucket.

To generate a Presigned URL:

1. Open the **Actions** menu and select **Presigned URL**.
2. Select the URL type: **Download** or **Upload**.
3. Set the expiry duration.
4. Click **Generate URL**.

Copy the generated URL and share it as needed. The URL expires after the configured duration.

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## Lifecycle Rule

A Lifecycle Rule automatically deletes objects after a defined period, helping manage storage costs for time-limited data.

To create a lifecycle rule:

1. Open the **Actions** menu and select **Lifecycle Rule**.
2. Enter the rule name and the number of days after which objects should be deleted.
3. Click **Save**.

To view and manage existing rules, see the **Bucket Lifecycle** tab in the bucket detail panel.

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## Replication Rule

A Replication Rule automatically copies objects from one bucket to another, including cross-region buckets.

:::info
For enabling replication rule, versioning must be enabled for the bucket.
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To create a replication rule:

1. Open the **Actions** menu and select **Replication Rule**.
2. Enter the destination bucket details and region.
3. Click **Save**.

Once created, all new objects written to the source bucket are replicated to the destination. You can **Disable** or **Delete** a replication rule from the **Actions** menu on the replication entry.

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## Empty Bucket

The **Empty** action permanently deletes all objects in the bucket. The bucket itself is retained.

:::warning
This action cannot be undone. All objects are permanently deleted.
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To empty a bucket, open the **Actions** menu, select **Empty**, and confirm the action.

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## Add to CDN

Integrating your bucket with CDN distributes your content across edge locations, reducing latency for end users.

:::info
The bucket must have **public access** enabled before it can be added to CDN.
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To add a bucket to CDN:

1. Open the **Actions** menu and select **Add to CDN**.
2. Click **Create CDN**.

Once created, a **Bucket CDN** section appears in the bucket detail panel showing the CDN URL and status. Full CDN configuration and actions are available in the dedicated CDN section under **Other Services**.

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## Delete Bucket

Permanently deletes the bucket and all its contents.

:::warning
Buckets with active **Object Lock** or **Legal Hold** on objects cannot be fully deleted until all locks are cleared.
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## Upload Files

To upload files to a bucket:

1. Open the bucket and go to the **Objects** tab.
2. Click **Upload**.
3. Select one or more files from your local system.
4. Click **Upload** to confirm.

Uploaded files appear in the object list. For large or automated uploads, use the [mc CLI](/docs/myaccount/storage/object_storage/work_cli) or the [S3-compatible API](/docs/myaccount/storage/object_storage/using_api).

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## Public Access Config

Public Access Config controls whether objects in the bucket can be accessed via URL without authentication.

Available access modes:

| Mode | Description |
|---|---|
| **Private** | No public access (default) |
| **Download** | Anyone can download objects via URL |
| **Upload** | Anyone can upload objects via URL |
| **Upload & Download** | Both upload and download are publicly allowed |

To configure public access, click **Public Access Config** on the bucket and select the desired mode.

:::warning
Setting a bucket to public exposes all objects to the internet. Only use this for content intended for public consumption.
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