Getting started with Yandex Object Storage

In this section, you will learn how to use Yandex Object Storage via the Yandex Cloud management console. To learn how to use the AWS CLI, see Getting started with the AWS CLI in Yandex Object Storage.

To get started with Object Storage:

1. Create a bucket for storing data.
2. Upload a file to the bucket.
3. Get a download link for the file.

Getting startedGetting started

1. Navigate to the management console and log in to Yandex Cloud or sign up if not signed up yet.

2. On the Yandex Cloud Billing page, make sure you have a billing account linked and its status is ACTIVE or TRIAL_ACTIVE. If you do not have a billing account yet, create one.

3. Assign the editor role or higher to your Yandex Cloud account. The role must be assigned for the folder you will be working with or the cloud the folder belongs to.

   Note

   If you cannot manage roles, contact your cloud or organization administrator.

Creating the first bucketCreating the first bucket

To create your first bucket in Object Storage:

1. In the management console, select the folder where you want to create a bucket.

2. Click Create resource and select Bucket.

3. Enter a name for the bucket.

   The bucket name must be unique across Object Storage. It is used as part of the data access URL and is visible to your data users.

4. Limit the maximum bucket size, if required.

   If the value is 0, the size is not limited. It is similar to the enabled No limit option.

5. If you want the files you upload to be always accessible from outside of Yandex Cloud, configure public access.

   Warning

   Public access is granted to an unlimited number of anonymous users. Use it only when other access grant mechanisms are not available.

   In a bucket with restricted access, you can also make the uploaded files accessible with the help of temporary links.

6. Choose the default storage class to use when uploading objects:

   • Standard storage is designed for storing frequently used objects.
   • Cold storage is designed for long-term storage of objects that are rarely read.
   • Ice storage is designed for objects you need to store for at least one year and which rarely get read requests.
   • Intelligent tiering storage automatically optimizes costs by moving objects between access levels based on how often they are accessed.

7. Click Create bucket.

Uploading files to a bucketUploading files to a bucket

To upload an object to a bucket:

1. In the management console, select a folder.
2. Navigate to Object Storage.
3. Click the name of the bucket you need.
4. To upload files to the bucket, drag them to the bucket screen or click Upload and confirm the upload of the files.

Getting a file download linkGetting a file download link

To get a link to an uploaded object:

1. In the management console, select a folder.
2. Navigate to Object Storage.
3. Click the name of the bucket you need.
4. Click the object name.
5. Click Get link in the top-right corner.
6. For a bucket with restricted access, specify the link Lifetime in hours or days (the maximum time is 30 days).
7. Click Get link.
8. Copy the link.

You can share the link you got or use it in your service to access the file.

To perform operations with buckets and objects, you can use other tools in addition to the Yandex Cloud management console.

Useful linksUseful links

• Getting started with the AWS CLI in Yandex Object Storage
• Getting started with AWS S3 API in Yandex Object Storage
• Webinar: Reducing load on high-traffic infrastructure with Cloud CDN