Introduction
The COS console is the most intuitive and easy-to-use interface provided by COS. You can directly use the COS service through the console without writing code or running programs.
Preparations
If you use COS for the first time, it is recommended that you first understand the following basic concepts:
Bucket: It is a container for objects and can be understood as a "container" for storing objects. A bucket can hold an unlimited number of objects. Object: It is the fundamental unit of COS and can be understood as data in any format, such as images, documents, and audio/video files. Region: It is a geographical area where Tencent Cloud data centers are located. COS data is stored in buckets within these regions. The following guide explains how to quickly get started with COS in the console to store your data in the cloud.
Step 1: Register a Tencent Cloud account
Before using Tencent Cloud COS, you need to register a Tencent Cloud account. Click the button below to start registration. (If you have already registered, skip this step.)
Step 2: Complete Identity Verification
Step 3: Activate the COS Service
In the Tencent Cloud console, search for Object Storage and go to the COS console. Then, activate the COS service by following the on-screen instructions. (If you have already activated the service, skip this step.) Step 4: Create a Bucket
A bucket needs to be created for storing objects:
1. In the left sidebar of the COS Console, click Bucket List to go to the Bucket Management page. 2. Click Create Bucket, enter the following configuration information, and keep the other configurations as default.
Region: This is the region to which the bucket belongs. Select a region closest to your business, such as Guangzhou.
Name: Enter a bucket name. The name cannot be modified after it is set. For example, enter examplebucket here.
Access Permissions: This refers to the bucket's access permissions. Here, we keep the default setting as "Private Read/Write".
3. Click Create to complete the creation.
Step 5: Upload an Object
Select a local file and upload it to the bucket:
1. Click the bucket name to go to the bucket's File List page.
2. Choose Upload File > Select File, and then select the file you want to upload to the bucket, such as a file named exampleobject.zip.
3. Click Upload to upload the file exampleobject.zip to the bucket.
Step 6: Download an Object
Download cloud data to the local device:
1. Click Details to the right of the file exampleobject.zip to go to the object properties page.
2. In the Basic Information configuration section, click Download Object to download it. Alternatively, click Copy Temporary Link, paste the link into your browser's address bar, and press Enter to download the object.
More Features
To learn more about console features, such as setting object access permissions, anti-leeching, and static websites, see Console Overview. Other Getting Started Methods
COS not only provides a console for you to manage and use the COS service, but also offers the following entry methods for you to choose from.
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| This tool enables you to upload, download, and generate access links for data conveniently through a visual interface. |
| This tool enables you to perform operations such as uploading, downloading, and deleting in batches on objects with simple command-line commands. |
| COS uses the XML API, which is a lightweight, stateless interface. By calling this API, you can directly send requests and receive responses over HTTP/HTTPS to interact with the Tencent Cloud COS backend. |
| It supports multiple mainstream development languages: Android, C, C++, .NET(C#), Flutter, Go, iOS, Java, JavaScript, Node.js, PHP, Python, React Native, Mini Program, and Harmony SDK. |
Troubleshooting