Simple Storage Service (S3) is a cloud storage solution that offers a lot of flexibility, allowing multiple access irrespective of location. Cloud storage is safer and easier to scale.

Creating an S3 bucket on AWS is a straightforward process. You can follow the steps below:

Step 1: Select S3 on AWS Header

To get started, log in to your AWS account and navigate to the S3 console by selecting S3 from the AWS header. You can also access this from services

Step 2: Create S3 Bucket

Once you are on the S3 console, click on the "Create bucket" button to create a new bucket. The following details are required:

• Bucket name: This must be globally unique on AWS. The name must also comply with DNS naming conventions and cannot contain uppercase letters or underscores. A good practice is to use a name that describes the contents of the bucket.

• AWS Region: It is important to choose a region closer to your users. The closer the region to the users of the applications, the lower the latency.

• Copy settings from an existing bucket (optional): You can choose to copy settings from an existing bucket to this new one, such as permissions and encryption settings.

• Access Control list (ACL) options: AWS provides a set of predefined ACL options that define who can access the bucket and the objects within it. You can choose one of the predefined options or define your own.

• Block public access (optional): By default, AWS blocks public access to your bucket. You can choose to enable public access for specific users or groups, but it is recommended to keep public access blocked to avoid unauthorized access.

• After filling in all the necessary details, click "Create bucket" to create your new S3 bucket.

You can now start uploading files to it by clicking on the bucket name from the S3 console and selecting "Upload" or by using AWS APIs or the AWS CLI.

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