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Getting Started with OSS

OSS is a distributed storage service accessible via HTTP/HTTPS protocols with no data format restrictions or storage limitations.

1. Activate OSS Service​

  1. Log in to the SwiftFederation Portal
  2. Navigate to Object Storage Service (OSS)
  3. Click Activate OSS Service in the Dashboard
  4. Confirm activation

![Figure needed: Screenshot of OSS service activation button in the dashboard]

2. Create Credentials​

Access Credentials Management​

  1. In the OSS portal, go to Credentials section
  2. Click Add Credentials

![Figure needed: Screenshot of credentials management page with "Add credentials" button]

Configure Permissions​

Select the appropriate permission level:

  • Read: List and download objects
  • Read-Write: Read plus upload/modify objects
  • Full Control: All permissions plus ACL management

Save Credentials​

  1. Click Add Credentials
  2. Copy and save the Access Key and Secret Key immediately

![Figure needed: Screenshot showing generated Access Key and Secret Key with copy buttons]

Important
  • Secret Key is shown only once - save it immediately
  • Keep credentials secure and rotate them regularly
  • Delete old keys after creating new ones

3. Connection Settings​

Use these settings to connect your applications:

Endpoint: https://<your-customer-id>.oss.swiftserve.com
Access Key: <your-access-key>
Secret Key: <your-secret-key>
Region: us-east-1 (optional)

Quick Test​

Test your connection with curl:

curl -X GET https://<your-customer-id>.oss.swiftserve.com \
  -H "Authorization: AWS <access-key>:<signature>"

Next Steps​

  1. Manage Buckets & Objects - Create and manage storage
  2. Connect Tools - Use S3-compatible applications

Troubleshooting​

IssueSolution
Cannot access portalVerify account permissions and service activation
Credential creation failsCheck permissions and credential limits
Connection failsVerify endpoint format and credentials

For support issues, contact VNETWORK support.