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How to Configure s3cmd DigitalOcean Spaces
Working with object storage gets much easier when you have a command-line tool to rely on. That’s where s3cmd digitalocean spaces comes in handy. Since DigitalOcean Spaces is fully compatible with the Amazon S3 API, you can set it up quickly and start managing your buckets and files right from your terminal. Below is the complete process, with every detail you’ll need to configure it properly.
An Overview
What You Should Have Ready
- Install s3cmd version 2.0.0+. Confirm with:
s3cmd --versionIf the version is outdated, download the latest from the s3cmd page. Homebrew users can install with:
brew install s3cmd- Generate an access key pair in your DigitalOcean Control Panel under the API section.
Start the Configuration
s3cmd stores its settings in a .s3cfg file, usually located in your home directory. To begin, run:
s3cmd --configureIf you already use s3cmd with another provider, you can make a different config file by adding the -c flag and specifying the filename.
Add Access Keys
Enter your keys when asked:
Access Key []: EXAMPLE7UQOTHDTF3GK4
Secret Key []: exampleb8e1ec97b97bff326955375c5
Default Region [US]:Alternatively, you can store them in environment variables: AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID and AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY.
Provide the Endpoint
Input the DigitalOcean Spaces endpoint for your chosen region. For example, if your buckets are in NYC3:
S3 Endpoint [s3.amazonaws.com]: nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com
Define the Bucket URL
Since Spaces supports DNS-based URLs, set the bucket template as follows:
DNS-style bucket+hostname:port template for accessing a bucket []: %(bucket)s.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.comConfirm HTTPS
Spaces does not allow unencrypted transfers, so you must confirm HTTPS:
Use HTTPS protocol [Yes]: YesReview and Save
At this stage, s3cmd will show your chosen settings. For example:
New settings:
Access Key: EXAMPLES7UQOTHDTF3GK4
Secret Key: b8e1ec97b97bff326955375c5example
Default Region: US
S3 Endpoint: nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com
DNS-style bucket+hostname:port template for accessing a bucket: %(bucket)s.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com
Encryption password: secure_password
Path to GPG program: /usr/bin/gpg
Use HTTPS protocol: True
HTTP Proxy server name:
HTTP Proxy server port: 0Test the connection:
Test access with supplied credentials? [Y/n] YIf everything is correct, you’ll see:
Please wait, attempting to list all buckets...
Success. Your access key and secret key worked fine :-)
Now verifying that encryption works...
Success. Encryption and decryption worked fine :-)
Save settings? [y/N] YThe configuration will then be saved to your system, usually under /home/username/.s3cfg.
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Conclusion
Once your configuration is complete, s3cmd digitalocean spaces gives you full command-line control over your object storage. From uploading and syncing files to managing buckets securely, everything is ready to go. With the setup done correctly, you can focus on using your storage instead of struggling with setup.
This walkthrough highlighted the exact commands and prompts needed to connect s3cmd digitalocean spaces, making sure you won’t miss a thing.
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