Create a Bucket

To create a bucket

1. Go to the AWS Management Console web page.

2. In the drop-down list box, select Amazon S3 and click Sign in to the AWS Console.

3. On the Amazon S3 tab, click Create Bucket.

   The Create a Bucket dialog box appears.

   

4. Enter a bucket name in the Bucket Name field.

   The bucket name you choose must be unique across all existing bucket names in Amazon S3. One way to do that is to prefix your bucket names with your company's name.

   Bucket names must comply with the following requirements. Bucket names:

   • Can contain lowercase letters, numbers, periods (.), underscores (_), and dashes (-)

   • Must start with a number or letter

   • Must be between 3 and 255 characters long

   • Must not be formatted as an IP address (e.g., 265.255.5.4)

   There might be additional restrictions on bucket names based on the region your bucket is in or how you intend to access the object. For more information, see the Amazon S3 User Guide.

   	Note
   	Once you create a bucket, you cannot change its name. In addition, the bucket name is visible in the URL that points to the objects stored in the bucket. Make sure the bucket name you choose is appropriate.

5. In the Region drop-down list box, select a region.

   By default, Amazon S3 creates buckets in the US-Standard region. You can choose a region to optimize latency, minimize costs, or address regulatory requirements. Objects stored in a region never leave that region unless you explicitly transfer them to another region. For more information about regions, see Introduction to Amazon S3 in the Amazon S3 Console User Guide.

6. Click Create.

   When Amazon S3 successfully creates your bucket, the console displays your empty bucket in the Buckets panel.