Object Manager

Last updated October 29, 2024

You can manage files in your bucket directly from the browser using the Object Manager in the control panel, available on your bucket's Objects tab.

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Uploading Files
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To upload a file to a bucket using the Object Manager:

  1. Go to S3 Storage and click the bucket you want to use.
  2. Open the Objects tab.
  3. Navigate to the target directory. You can also upload to the bucket root and move the file later.
  4. Click Upload a file.
  5. Select a file from your device or drag it into the upload window.

The file will be uploaded to the bucket. Large files are uploaded using multipart upload automatically.

Getting a Link to a File
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To copy a link to a file in your bucket:

  1. Go to S3 Storage and click the target bucket.
  2. Open the Objects tab.
  3. Navigate to the directory containing the file.
  4. Hover over the file row and click the File link icon.

The link will be copied to your clipboard.

You can also get a link to a specific version of a file. 

Downloading Files
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To download a file from a bucket:

  1. Go to S3 Storage and click the target bucket.
  2. Open the Objects tab.
  3. Navigate to the directory containing the file.
  4. Hover over the file row and click Download.

The file will be saved to your device.

Creating Folders
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To create a directory inside your bucket:

  1. Go to S3 Storage and click the target bucket.
  2. Open the Objects tab.
  3. Navigate to the directory where you want to create the folder. You can also create it in the bucket root and move it later.
  4. Click Create a folder.
  5. Enter a name for the folder.
  6. Click the checkmark to save.

Moving Objects
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You can move files and folders between directories within a bucket.

  1. Go to S3 Storage and click the target bucket.
  2. Open the Objects tab.
  3. Navigate to the directory containing the file or folder.
    • To move a single object, click the three-dot menu to its right and select Move.
    • To move multiple objects, select them in the list and click Move at the bottom of the page.
  4. Navigate to the destination directory.
  5. Click Move to the current folder.

Renaming Objects
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To rename a file or folder in your bucket:

  1. Go to S3 Storage and click the target bucket.
  2. Open the Objects tab.
  3. Navigate to the directory containing the file or folder.
  4. Hover over the object row and click Rename.
  5. Enter the new name and click the checkmark to save.

Editing Metadata
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The Object Manager lets you edit both system and custom metadata for files.

If versioning is enabled for the bucket, editing metadata creates a new version of the object. The file contents are not changed, and the previous version remains available for restoration.

To edit metadata:

  1. Go to S3 Storage and click the target bucket.
  2. Open the Objects tab.
  3. Navigate to the directory containing the file.
  4. Click the three-dot menu to the right of the file and select Edit metadata.
  5. Set the values you need.
  6. To add custom metadata, click Add and fill in the key and value fields.
  7. Save your changes.

Managing File Versions
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If versioning is enabled for your bucket, the Object Manager lets you view available file versions, as well as download, restore, and delete previous versions.

Viewing Version History
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  1. Go to S3 Storage and click the target bucket.
  2. Open the Objects tab.
  3. Navigate to the directory containing the file.
  4. Click the three-dot menu to the right of the file and select Version history.

All available versions of the file will be listed.

Downloading a Previous Version
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  1. Go to S3 Storage and click the target bucket.
  2. Open the Objects tab.
  3. Navigate to the directory containing the file.
  4. Click the three-dot menu and select Version history.
  5. Hover over the version you want and click Download.

The file will be saved to your device.

Restoring a Previous Version
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  1. Go to S3 Storage and click the target bucket.
  2. Open the Objects tab.
  3. Navigate to the directory containing the file.
  4. Click the three-dot menu and select Version history.
  5. Hover over the version you want and click Restore.
  6. Confirm the action.

Getting a Link to a Previous Version
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  1. Go to S3 Storage and click the target bucket.
  2. Open the Objects tab.
  3. Navigate to the directory containing the file.
  4. Click the three-dot menu and select Version history.
  5. Hover over the version you want and click the File link icon.

The link will be copied to your clipboard.

Deleting a Previous Version
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  1. Go to S3 Storage and click the target bucket.
  2. Open the Objects tab.
  3. Navigate to the directory containing the file.
  4. Click the three-dot menu and select Version history.
  5. Click the three-dot menu to the right of the version you want to remove and select Delete.
  6. Confirm the action.

Deleting Objects
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To delete a file or folder:

  1. Go to S3 Storage and click the target bucket.
  2. Open the Objects tab.
  3. Navigate to the directory containing the file or folder.
  4. Click the three-dot menu and select Delete.
  5. Confirm the deletion.