Use AWS S3 on AVideo Platform

🗂️ How to Configure the AWS_S3 Plugin

📦 What does this plugin do?

• Uploads videos only to Amazon S3 or any S3-compatible storage provider.
• Images and small files are stored locally.
• A dummy 10-byte file is stored locally to maintain internal references in AVideo.

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✅ Step-by-Step Setup

1. Create a Bucket

• Log in to your S3 provider (e.g., AWS, Wasabi).
• Go to S3 → Create bucket.
• Choose a region (e.g., us-west-2).
• Set the bucket name (e.g., avideo).

2. Create a User with Access

• Go to IAM → Users → Add user.
• Enable Programmatic access.
• Attach the AmazonS3FullAccess policy (or similar for non-AWS).
• Save your Access Key ID and Secret Access Key.

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🔧 Plugin Configuration (in AVideo)

Go to Plugins → AWS_S3 → Edit parameters, and fill out the form:

Field	Description
region	Your bucket region (e.g., us-west-2)
bucket_name	Name of the bucket (e.g., avideo)
key	Access Key ID
secret	Secret Access Key
endpoint	Leave blank for Amazon S3. Use a full endpoint URL (e.g., s3.wasabisys.com) for third-party providers
profile	Optional; leave blank unless using a named AWS CLI profile
useS3DirectLink	Recommended: check this to enable direct S3 access
presignedRequestSecondsTimeout	Default: 43200 (12 hours)
CDN_Link	Optional: add CDN URL if you're using CloudFront or similar
makeMyFilesPublicRead	Optional: check to make uploaded videos public

After filling it out, click Save changes.

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🧪 Test the Connection

You’ll see these test buttons beside the plugin:

• ✅ Upload to S3 – Uploads a test file
• 📥 Download from S3 – Downloads a test file
• 🧪 Upload Test – Full test (upload & download)

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🔁 For Non-AWS S3 Providers

If using Wasabi, Backblaze, or others:

• You must set the endpoint field (e.g., s3.wasabisys.com)
• All other fields work the same

See detailed Wasabi instructions here:
👉 How do I use the AWS S3 plugin with Wasabi