How to manage lifecycle rules from the console

With the Scaleway console, you can use lifecycle rules to manually or automatically change the storage class of your objects. These rules also allow users to set expiration dates for objects and their versions.

Before you start

To complete the actions presented below, you must have:

• A Scaleway account logged into the console
• Owner status or IAM permissions allowing you to perform actions in the intended Organization
• An Object Storage bucket

How to create a lifecycle rule

1. Click Object Storage in the Storage section of the side menu. The list of your buckets displays.

2. Click the name of your bucket. The list of your objects displays.

3. Click Lifecycle rules.

4. Click + Create Lifecycle rule to add a rule.

5. Enter a name for the rule.

6. Filter the objects you want the rule to be applied to by one or both of the following criteria:

   • Prefix: based on the object name and path. The defined rule will be applied to all objects with the same name prefix.
   • Tags: comprised of a key and an associated value. These tags should be defined before rule creation, for either a bucket or an object. You can add one or more tags to your filter.
   

How to configure transition rules

If you wish to change the storage class of two or more objects at a time, you can set up a transition rule that will automate the process.

1. Click «Toogle Icon» Change object class to transfer the current version of the objects to a different storage class.
2. Select the new storage class.
3. Enter the desired number of days before transition.
4. Click Next step to proceed.
5. Make sure all the information is correct, then click Create Lifecycle rule to confirm.

How to configure expiration rules

If you wish to delete an object after a set number of days, you can set up an expiration rule that will automate the process.

1. Click «Toogle Icon» Delete after expiration to define when the current version of your objects will be deleted.
2. Enter the desired number of days before deletion.
3. Click Next step to proceed.
4. Check that all settings are correct and click Create Lifecycle rule to confirm.

How to disable a lifecycle rule

1. Click Object Storage in the Storage section of the side menu. A list of your buckets displays.
2. Click the name of your bucket.
3. Click the Lifecycle rules tab. A list of your rules displays.
4. Click «See more Icon» next to the rule name.
5. Click Disable. A confirmation window pops up.
6. Click Disable lifecycle rule to confirm.

To permanently delete a rule, click «See more Icon», then click Delete.