Store in S3

This document outlines the functionality and characteristics of the Store in S3 node, which enables automated file uploading to Amazon S3 buckets.

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Node Inputs

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Required Fields

• Stored File Name: Name to give the file in S3 (including extension)
• S3 Bucket: Target bucket name
• File URL: Source URL of file to upload

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Optional Field

• Overwrite: Toggle to allow overwriting existing files

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Node Output

• S3 File URI: Access URI for the uploaded file

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Node Functionality

The Store in S3 node uploads files to Amazon S3 from URLs.

Key features include:

• Direct file uploading
• Overwrite option
• Custom file naming
• URI generation
• Secure authentication with Gumloop

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When To Use

The Store in S3 node is valuable for automated file storage in AWS. Common use cases include:

• File Backup: Store important files in the cloud
• Media Storage: Upload images and documents
• Data Archiving: Save processed data files
• Content Distribution: Store files for CDN access

Some specific examples:

• Backing up daily reports as PDFs
• Storing processed images for web use
• Archiving generated data files
• Uploading assets for web applications

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Important Considerations:

1. Requires Authentication with AWS - Set up in the Credentials page
2. Bucket must exist and be accessible

In summary, the Store in S3 node provides reliable file uploading to Amazon S3, ideal for automated cloud storage workflows.