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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

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.

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.

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.

Replication Rule​

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

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For enabling replication rule, versioning must be enabled for the bucket.

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.

Empty Bucket​

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

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This action cannot be undone. All objects are permanently deleted.

To empty a bucket, open the Actions menu, select Empty, and confirm the action.

Add to CDN​

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

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The bucket must have public access enabled before it can be added to CDN.

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.

Delete Bucket​

Permanently deletes the bucket and all its contents.

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Buckets with active Object Lock or Legal Hold on objects cannot be fully deleted until all locks are cleared.

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 or the S3-compatible API.

Public Access Config​

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

Available access modes:

ModeDescription
PrivateNo public access (default)
DownloadAnyone can download objects via URL
UploadAnyone can upload objects via URL
Upload & DownloadBoth upload and download are publicly allowed

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

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