How to Use Amazon S3 for Backup File Storage

ByMaAnna Stephenson

Amazon S3 is a super low-cost way to store your site’s backup files off your hosting. And that’s an important security measure. Plus, it integrates with many backup plugins including my favorite, UpdraftPlus. (aff link)

UPDATE: See the all new AS3 tutorial with their updated interface and security measures.

Step-by-Step Help

This video takes you step-by-step through acquiring an AS3 account from Amazon Web Services (AWS). Plus, you’ll see how to create a bucket, which is like a file folder. And, you’ll see how to get your secret keys that all backup plugins need to connect with it.

More Training Videos

This is the same full-length version that’s in of both my member training sites, including the WordPress, Genesis, and SEO library as well as the Webmaster Training site.

I recommend Amazon S3 and BackupBuddy so often that I decided to make this video available to the public.

The link to get started with AS3 is https://aws.amazon.com/s3/

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MaAnna is a geek who can still speak in plain English. She helps DIY site owners plus webmasters and designers create sites that are secure, perform well, and get noticed by search engines and readers.