How to Download and Use Amazon S3 Browser for Windows

What is Amazon S3 Browser Windows

S3 Browser, available as a freeware Windows client, offers convenient access to both Amazon S3 and Amazon CloudFront. It offers useful features such as:

• Uploading, downloading, and deleting files with ease.
• creating, deleting, and configuring S3 buckets.
• Managing permissions and access control lists (ACLs) directly from the interface.
• Sync local directories with S3 buckets to keep files updated.

To streamline the management of Amazon S3, we will focus on how to use Amazon S3 browser Windows.

How to Download and Use S3 Browser for Windows

To access your data using S3 Browser, follow the step-by-step guide provided below.

1. For downloading S3 Browser, visit their official website at https://www.s3browser.com/.

2. Launch the S3 Browser application. Upon initial access, the "Add new account" wizard will open automatically. If it doesn't open, you can manually add a new account from the "account" menu.

3. Configure a new account using the “Add new account” wizard. To find your credentials, refer to the instructions provided on the Your Credentials page.

• Enter a display name, which serves as an easily memorable connection name.
• Select the account type as "Amazon S3 Storage".
• Provide the "Access Key ID" from the Data Connector Settings.
• Provide the "Secret Access Key" from the Data Connector Settings.
• Enable the option for "Use secure transfer".
• Finally, click on "Add new account" to proceed.

4. S3 Browser will now attempt to establish a connection with your S3 bucket. However, it won't have permission to list all buckets by default. As a result, you'll need to manually add an External Bucket. The application will prompt you to add an External Bucket. Simply click "Yes" in response to the following dialog.

Enter the "S3 Bucket Name" from the Data Connector Settings into the "Bucket name" field.

5. Click on "Add External bucket" to proceed. You have successfully connected S3 Browser to your S3 bucket.

Simplify Backups: Archive Data to Amazon Easily

AOMEI Cyber Backup is a powerful and reliable backup software designed to protect and manage data efficiently. It offers a centralized Windows solution to backup data to various destinations, including local storage, network locations, and cloud services such as Amazon S3.

AOMEI Cyber Backup simplifies the process of creating and managing backup tasks, ensuring data is secure and recoverable in the event of data loss. With its intuitive interface, you can use powerful features:

✔ Flexible Backup: Supports full, incremental, and differential backups.
✔ Automated Scheduling: Schedule backups to run automatically at specified intervals.
✔ Comprehensive Windows Backup: Flexibly back up disks, partitions, systems, and files on Windows PCs and Servers.
✔ Instant Reports: Receive email notifications for successful backups as well as errors or abnormalities.

1. Click Target Storage > Amazon S3 > Add Target to open the add target page. Enter your Amazon S3 credentials including username, keyword, and bucket name, then click Confirm. Ensure you have the necessary permissions set up in your AWS account.

2. Click Backup Task > Create New Task to starting archiving your important data to Amazon S3. Select File Backup (for example) and choose files or folders for backup.

3. Check Archiving backup versions to Amazon S3 and click Select to choose the added Amazon S3.

4. Schedule backup task to run daily/weekly/monthly, and select backup retention policies to delete old backups automatically.

5. Click "Start Backup" to begin the backup process. It will first create a backup locally or on the NAS and then upload the backup to Amazon S3. According to the 3-2-1 backup rule, this ensures that the security of critical data and business continuity.

With AOMEI Cyber Backup, you get a reliable, efficient and secure data management solution.

Conclusion

Amazon S3 Browser Windows offers an intuitive interface for managing S3 buckets and objects, making tasks like uploading, downloading, and organizing files straightforward.

On the other hand, AOMEI Cyber Backup brings a comprehensive backup management system to the table. The centralized backup solution simplify backup management, providing a seamless experience for users.

When combined, these tools streamline data management and backup processes, offering enhanced security, efficiency, and ease of use. This synergy allows businesses and individuals to maintain high levels of data integrity, reduce the risk of data loss, and ensure compliance with industry standards.