Object Storage API, Amazon S3-compatible REST: PutBucketLogging
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Updated at May 6, 2026
Enables and disables bucket logging.
For more information on getting started with the API and the general request format, see How to use the S3 API.
Request
PUT /{bucket}?logging HTTP/2
Path parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
bucket |
Bucket name. |
Query parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
logging |
Required parameter that indicates the type of operation. |
Data schema
To enable bucket logging:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?>
<BucketLoggingStatus xmlns="http://s3.amazonaws.com/doc/2006-03-01/">
<LoggingEnabled>
<TargetBucket>bucket-logs</TargetBucket>
<TargetPrefix>logs/</TargetPrefix>
</LoggingEnabled>
</BucketLoggingStatus>
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
BucketLoggingStatus |
Root element. |
TargetBucket |
Name of the target bucket where objects with logs are saved. Type: String. |
TargetPrefix |
Log object key prefix. Type: String. |
To disable bucket logging:
<BucketLoggingStatus xmlns="http://doc.s3.amazonaws.com/2006-03-01" />
Headers
Use only common headers in your requests.
Response
Headers
Responses can only contain common headers.
Response codes
For a list of possible responses, see Responses.
A successful response does not contain any additional data.