---
title: How to create a bucket
description: Create a new bucket in Scaleway Object Storage.
tags: object storage bucket object-storage
dates:
  validation: 2026-06-02
  posted: 2021-05-27
---
import Requirements from '@macros/iam/requirements.mdx'


Object Storage allows you to store different types of objects (documents, images, videos, etc.) and distribute them instantly, anywhere in the world.

<Requirements />

- A Scaleway account logged into the [console](https://console.scaleway.com)
- [Owner](/iam/concepts/#owner) status or [IAM permissions](/iam/concepts/#permission) allowing you to perform actions in the intended Organization

To get started with Object Storage, you must first create a bucket. Objects are gathered into buckets. Each bucket represents a space where objects are stored.

1. Click **Object Storage** on the left side menu of the console. The Object Storage dashboard displays.
2. Click **+ Create bucket**. The bucket creation page displays.
3. Select the [region](/object-storage/concepts/#region-and-availability-zone) in which to create your bucket.
4. Enter a name for your bucket.
5. Check **Public** or **Private** to define the bucket visibility. The bucket visibility specifies whether everyone can see the list of objects in the bucket. It does not affect [object visibility](/object-storage/concepts/#visibility).
    <Message type="note">
      A file uploaded to a public bucket is private by default.
      A private file stored in a public bucket is not publicly accessible.
      You can change the bucket visibility at any time from the **Bucket settings** tab.
    </Message>
6. Optionally, tick **Enable bucket encryption** and select an encryption type ([SSE-ONE](/object-storage/how-to/enable-sse-one/) or [SSE-KMS](/object-storage/how-to/enable-sse-kms/)) to encrypt your objects with keys managed by Scaleway (in the case of SSE-ONE) or by your organization via Scaleway's [Key Manager](/key-manager/concepts/) (in the case of SSE-KMS).
7. Optionally, configure [bucket versioning](/object-storage/how-to/use-bucket-versioning/):
    - Tick **Enable bucket versioning** to store multiple versions of your objects (this may lead to higher storage costs).
    - Tick **Enable object lock** to prevent objects from being deleted or overwritten for a defined retention period. Object lock requires versioning to be enabled.
8. Select a use case for your bucket.
9. If applicable, you can **Activate the 90-day free trial** to benefit from a total of 750 GB of free [Standard Multi-AZ and Standard One Zone](/object-storage/faq/#what-are-the-object-storage-classes-offered-by-scaleway) storage for buckets in your Organization, across all regions. Refer to our [dedicated FAQ](/object-storage/faq/#how-can-i-benefit-from-the-object-storage-free-trial) for more information.
10. Optionally, you can use the cost estimator to simulate your Object Storage costs and environmental footprint.
11. Click **Create bucket** to confirm. You are directed to the **Files** tab of your newly created bucket.