> ## Documentation Index
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# S3 Storage

> Configuring S3 Storage

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  <Accordion icon="key" title="Step 1: Understand Key Fields" defaultOpen>
    * **Access Key ID**: A unique identifier for your S3 credentials
    * **Access Key Secret**: The secret key paired with the access key for authentication
    * **Endpoint**: The URL of the S3-compatible service (e.g., AWS S3, MinIO)
    * **Region**: The geographical location where your S3 bucket is hosted
    * **Bucket**: The specific storage container name where files will be stored
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  <Accordion icon="bucket" title="Step 2: Create an S3 Bucket">
    1. Log into your Object Storage Provider (AWS, MinIO, or similar)
    2. Create a Bucket:
       * Navigate to the storage service
       * Select the option to create a bucket
       * Define a unique name and region
       * Adjust permissions and settings as needed
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  <Accordion icon="key-skeleton" title="Step 3: Generate Access Keys">
    1. Access the Security Section (typically under "IAM" in AWS)
    2. Create Access Credentials:
       * Generate an Access Key ID and Secret Access Key
       * Store these securely for configuration
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  <Accordion icon="link" title="Step 4: Configure Endpoint and Test">
    1. Set up the Endpoint:
       * AWS users: `https://s3.<region>.amazonaws.com`
       * Other providers: Check provider documentation for endpoint URL
    2. Test Configuration:
       * Verify connection to S3 storage
       * Perform a test upload/download to confirm functionality
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