File Storage

ShipKit uses Amazon S3 for secure and scalable file storage.

Features

• File uploads
• Secure URLs
• Image optimization
• Access control
• CDN integration
• Bucket policies

Configuration

Add these environment variables to enable S3 storage:

# Required
AWS_REGION=your_aws_region
AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID=your_access_key_id
AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY=your_secret_access_key
AWS_BUCKET_NAME=your_bucket_name

Setup Steps

1. Create an AWS account
2. Create an S3 bucket
3. Configure CORS settings
4. Create IAM user with S3 access
5. Get access credentials

Best Practices

• Use presigned URLs for uploads
• Enable versioning
• Set up lifecycle rules
• Configure bucket policies
• Enable encryption
• Monitor usage

Resources

• AWS S3 Documentation
• S3 Security Guide
• CORS Configuration