Overview
You can use this document to learn how to use WinSCP to access object storage.
To use this document, you must have the following information available:
Required information | Description |
The access key and secret key for object storage |
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The bucket's region |
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Review StackPath endpoint URLs
Each region has a separate endpoint URL. Based on your region, review the list of endpoint URLs:
- us-east
- s3.us-east.stackpathstorage.com or
- s3.stackpathstorage.com
- us-west
- s3.us-west.stackpathstorage.com
- eu-central-1
- s3.eu-central.stackpathstorage.com
Configure WinSCP for StackPath object storage
- Open WinSCP.
- The login screen will display configurable connection information.
- On the left-side window, select New Site.
- Under File protocol, select Amazon S3.
- Under Host name, enter the endpoint URL that includes your bucket's region.
- By default, this field may display s3.amazonaws.com.
- Enter your access key and secret access key.
- Click Login.