Docs Storage

Object Storage

Last updated 2 April 2026

Overview

AFRICLOUD Object Storage provides S3-compatible bucket storage for files, media assets, backups, and static website hosting. Access your data via the dashboard or any S3-compatible tool.

Creating a Bucket

  1. Go to Object Storage in the sidebar
  2. Click Create Bucket
  3. Enter a unique bucket name
  4. Choose the storage region
  5. Click Create

Uploading Files

You can upload files through the dashboard or using S3-compatible tools:

Dashboard

Click on a bucket, then drag and drop files or click Upload.

AWS CLI

aws s3 cp myfile.txt s3://my-bucket/ --endpoint-url https://s3.africloud.com

s3cmd

s3cmd put myfile.txt s3://my-bucket/ --host=s3.africloud.com

Access Keys

Generate access keys from the Object Storage page. Each key pair includes an Access Key ID and Secret Access Key for API authentication.

Use Cases

  • Static assets — host images, CSS, and JavaScript files
  • Backups — store database dumps and server backups
  • Media storage — video, audio, and document storage
  • Application data — any unstructured data your application needs