AWS Bucket with Access Keys (on-premise)

Step 1: Log In to AWS Management Console

1. Go to the AWS Management Console.

2. Log in with your AWS credentials.

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Step 2: Create an S3 Bucket

1. In the AWS Management Console, search for S3 in the search bar and select the S3 service.

2. Click on "Create bucket".

3. Provide a unique bucket name.

4. Configure settings:

   • Object Ownership: Choose disabled.

   • Block Public Access Settings: Block public access.

5. Enable encryption and versioning.

6. Click "Create bucket".

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Step 3: Create Access Keys

A. Go to the IAM Console

1. In the AWS Management Console, search for IAM (Identity and Access Management).

2. Click on Users in the IAM dashboard.

B. Create or Select a User

1. If creating a new user:

   • Click "Add users".

   • Provide a username.

   • Select "Programmatic access" as the access type.

2. If using an existing user, click on the user name to edit their permissions.

C. Attach Policies

1. Assign a policy that allows access to S3, such as:

   • Custom Policy: Create a custom policy to restrict access to specific buckets or actions:

{
  "Version": "2012-10-17",
  "Statement": [
    {
      "Effect": "Allow",
      "Action": [
        "s3:*"
      ],
      "Resource": [
        "arn:aws:s3:::example-bucket/*",
        "arn:aws:s3:::example-bucket"
      ]
    }
  ]
}

D. Generate Access Keys

1. Go to the Security Credentials tab for the user.

2. Click "Create access key".

3. Copy and securely store the Access Key ID and Secret Access Key.

   • These keys will not be shown again after creation.

Security Best Practices

• Regularly rotate access keys.

• Use least privilege policies to limit access.