Amazon S3 is a powerful cloud-based storage platform. With S3 and Creative Force connected, you are able to efficently import data and export assets for your productions at scale.
Enable Connector
The connector is automatically enabled when your Studio account is created.
Data Source
With the Amazon S3 Connector enabled, you can add connected files stored on Amazon S3 as importable data for your Productions.
General Setup
For general information and a walkthrough on adding a new Data Source, first review our related article on Data Source Setup & Configuration.
S3 Specific Setup
The next sections will cover specific configuration options for Amazon S3 that are not covered in the general article.
🗣️ Tip: Depending on your permissions and familiarity with the technology/interface, you may need to request assistance from your internal IT Team or S3 Account Manager to retrieve the necessary information.
Connection Option | Function |
Region | Select the region for your S3 Bucket from the drop-down. |
Bucket | Enter your S3 Bucket name. |
File Key | Enter the File Key so that Creative Force can locate and access the necessary file. |
Authentification Type | Select between:
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⚠️ Important: Depending on the authentication type selected, either Access Key or IAM Role, the configuration options will be different.
Authentication: Access Key
Connection Option | Function |
Access Key ID | required connection credential |
Secret Access Key | required connection credential |
Authentication: IAM Role
For information on setting up a new bucket with an IAM Role, review our related article on S3 Setup Using IAM Role below.
Connection Option | Function |
Server Encryption Type | Select between:
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KMS ARN | If AWS KMS Encryption is selected for 'Server Encryption Type,' you will need to enter the KMS ARN. |
Role ARN | Enter the ARN of the Role, which is created during the setup process of the bucket. |
External ID | The pair key to CF so it can authenticate to your bucket. |
Delivery Location
With the Amazon S3 Connector enabled, you can deliver finished assets to an Amazon S3 bucket of your choice.
General Setup
For general information and a walkthrough on adding a new Delivery Location, first review our related article on Delivery Locations.
S3 Specific Setup
The next sections will cover specific configuration options for Amazon S3 that are not covered in the general article.
📝 Note: Depending on your permissions and familiarity with the Amazon S3 Interface, you may need to contact your Internal IT Team or S3 CSM to obtain the required values below.
S3 Configuration Option | Function |
Region | The region of the bucket Creative Force will be delivering to |
Authentification Type | Select 'Access Key' or 'IAM Role' |
Access Key ID | Your access key ID |
Secret Access Key | Your secret access key |
Bucket | The bucket Creative Force will be delivering to. |
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