# Object Storage
Source: https://docs.infraista.com/en/data-storage/object-storage



Object Storage keeps files (objects) in **buckets**. Every bucket speaks the S3 API, so the AWS CLI, S3
SDKs, rclone and Terraform work against it. Use it for renders, backups made by your apps, uploads and
site assets.

Find it in the console under **Data & Storage › Object Storage**.

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## How it works [#how-it-works]

* A bucket lives in **one region** and has its own endpoint. Its name and region can't be changed after
  you create it.
* Buckets are **private** by default: only requests signed with your
  [access keys](/en/data-storage/object-storage/create-access-keys) can read or write. You can allow
  public read on a bucket, or share single files with a temporary link.
* You pay for what you store, measured every hour, plus data downloaded from your buckets. Uploads are
  free, and an empty bucket costs nothing. See [Usage and pricing](/en/data-storage/object-storage/usage-and-pricing).

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