AWS S3
Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service) is the original S3 implementation and the de facto standard for cloud object storage. AeroFTP includes a built-in AWS S3 preset with automatic endpoint configuration for 30+ regions.
Connection Settings
| Field | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Protocol | S3 | Built-in preset |
| Access Key ID | Your IAM access key | IAM Console > Users > Security Credentials > Access Keys |
| Secret Access Key | Your IAM secret key | Shown only once at key creation |
| Bucket | Target bucket name | Must already exist |
| Region | AWS region | e.g. us-east-1, eu-west-1 |
How to Connect
- Open AeroFTP.
- Select Amazon S3 from the S3 provider presets.
- Enter your Access Key ID and Secret Access Key.
- Select the region where your bucket is located.
- Enter the bucket name.
- Connect and verify the directory listing.
Features
- Full S3 operations: Upload, download, rename, move, delete, and create folders.
- 30+ regions: Automatic endpoint configuration for all AWS regions.
- Multipart upload: Large files are uploaded in chunks for reliability.
- Server-side copy: Move and copy files without downloading.
- Bucket versioning: Access previous object versions if enabled on the bucket.
Tips
- Use fine-grained IAM policies to restrict access to specific buckets and operations. Avoid using root account credentials.
- AWS S3 is pay-as-you-go with no permanent free tier (the free tier is 5 GB for the first 12 months only).
- For the best performance, choose a bucket region close to your location.
- The endpoint is auto-computed as
s3.{region}.amazonaws.combased on your region selection.