How to create a bucket

Reviewed on June 02, 2026

Object Storage allows you to store different types of objects (documents, images, videos, etc.) and distribute them instantly, anywhere in the world.

Before you start

To complete the actions presented below, you must have:

• A Scaleway account logged into the console
• Owner status or IAM permissions allowing you to perform actions in the intended Organization

To get started with Object Storage, you must first create a bucket. Objects are gathered into buckets. Each bucket represents a space where objects are stored.

1. Click Object Storage on the left side menu of the console. The Object Storage dashboard displays.
2. Click + Create bucket. The bucket creation page displays.
3. Select the region in which to create your bucket.
4. Enter a name for your bucket.
5. Check Public or Private to define the bucket visibility. The bucket visibility specifies whether everyone can see the list of objects in the bucket. It does not affect object visibility.
   Note

   A file uploaded to a public bucket is private by default. A private file stored in a public bucket is not publicly accessible. You can change the bucket visibility at any time from the Bucket settings tab.

6. Optionally, tick Enable bucket encryption and select an encryption type (SSE-ONE or SSE-KMS) to encrypt your objects with keys managed by Scaleway (in the case of SSE-ONE) or by your organization via Scaleway's Key Manager (in the case of SSE-KMS).
7. Optionally, configure bucket versioning:
   • Tick Enable bucket versioning to store multiple versions of your objects (this may lead to higher storage costs).
   • Tick Enable object lock to prevent objects from being deleted or overwritten for a defined retention period. Object lock requires versioning to be enabled.
8. Select a use case for your bucket.
9. If applicable, you can Activate the 90-day free trial to benefit from a total of 750 GB of free Standard Multi-AZ and Standard One Zone storage for buckets in your Organization, across all regions. Refer to our dedicated FAQ for more information.
10. Optionally, you can use the cost estimator to simulate your Object Storage costs and environmental footprint.
11. Click Create bucket to confirm. You are directed to the Files tab of your newly created bucket.