How to Create an S3 Bucket in AWS

An S3 bucket is a storage space in Amazon Web Services (AWS) used to store and organize files and data, or even host static websites. You can upload any type of file, such as documents, images, backups, or log files, and access them over the web with proper permissions. 

Follow these steps to create an S3 bucket in the AWS Management Console for yourself.

Step-by-step guide to creating an S3 bucket on AWS

Step 1. Log in to your AWS Management Console

Go to https://aws.amazon.com/console/ and sign in with your AWS root or IAM user credentials.

Step 2. Open the S3 console

When you’re inside the AWS Management Console, search for S3 in the search bar at the top and click on S3 under Storage.

Step 3. Create and name the bucket

In the S3 dashboard, click the Create bucket button in the top-right corner and provide a globally unique name for your bucket. Bucket names must be lowercase and cannot have spaces or special characters.

Step 4. Choose an AWS region

Select the AWS Region where you want to create the bucket. It’s preferable to choose a region that’s closest to your users or your operations for better performance. This also determines where your data will be physically stored.

Step 5. Configure bucket settings

While this is optional, it’s ideal to configure your bucket settings. You can configure settings such as:

• Versioning – Turn on if you want to keep multiple versions of files.

• Tags – Optional labels for cost tracking.

• Encryption – Enable server-side encryption if needed.
  
  

For beginners, you can leave these at default and adjust them later.

Step 6. Configure permissions

By default, AWS blocks public access. Leave this enabled unless you plan to host public files (like a static website). Then scroll down and click Create bucket.

Now, you have an S3 bucket in AWS where you can upload and start managing your files.