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How to Use AWS S3 for Static Website Hosting
Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) is a scalable object storage service that makes it easy to host static websites. Hosting a static site with S3 is cost-effective, highly available, and straightforward. This tutorial will guide you through the steps to set up and host a static website using AWS S3.
Prerequisites
- An AWS account. If you don’t have one, sign up for a free account.
- Basic understanding of AWS services and navigation within the AWS Console.
1. Creating an S3 Bucket
Log in to the AWS Management Console, then go to the S3 service:
https://console.aws.amazon.com/s3/Click on the Create bucket button and follow these steps:
- Enter a unique bucket name (this will be part of the URL).
- Select the AWS Region for your bucket.
- Uncheck all the options for Block all public access to allow public access to your static website.
- Click on Create bucket to create your S3 bucket.
2. Uploading Website Files
With your bucket created, click on it to open the bucket view. Now you can upload your static website files:
Click on Upload > Add files > Select your HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files > Click on UploadMake sure to upload your index.html file as this will be the default file served.
3. Configuring Static Website Hosting
To enable static website hosting, navigate to the Properties tab of your bucket:
- Scroll down to the Static website hosting section and click Edit.
- Select Use this bucket to host a website.
- For the Index document, enter
index.html. - For the Error document, you can enter
error.htmlif you have one, or leave it blank. - Click on Save changes.
4. Setting Bucket Policy for Public Access
In order to allow public access to your website, you need to set a proper bucket policy:
Click on the Permissions tab > Bucket Policy > Click Edit > Add the following policy:{
"Version": "2012-10-17",
"Statement": [
{
"Effect": "Allow",
"Principal": "*",
"Action": "s3:GetObject",
"Resource": "arn:aws:s3:::your-bucket-name/*"
}
]
}Make sure to replace your-bucket-name with the actual name of your S3 bucket.
5. Accessing Your Static Website
You can access your hosted static website using the S3 website endpoint URL:
http://your-bucket-name.s3-website-region.amazonaws.comReplace your-bucket-name and region with those appropriate for your bucket.
6. Conclusion
You have successfully set up a static website using AWS S3! This makes it easy to host minimalistic and efficient web applications. Explore AWS S3’s features further, such as versioning and lifecycle policies, to enhance your hosting experience!
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