How to Set AWS Public Read-Only Access to a Bucket

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If you want to give public but read-only access to a storage bucket, here’s a simple way to do it. First, you need to create a special access policy that allows everyone to just read files but not make any changes or delete anything.

Start by opening your cloud storage management console and navigate to the permissions or IAM (Identity and Access Management) section. Then, create a new policy. The policy should give read-only access to the bucket by allowing the ‘storage.objects.get’ permission. This way, anyone can view or download files, but they can’t modify or delete anything.

Once you’ve written your read-only policy, attach it to the bucket you want to share. It’s usually done by setting the bucket permissions directly. Make sure you set the permissions correctly to avoid giving more access than intended.

Now your bucket is publicly accessible for reading. Anyone on the internet can see and download the files inside, but they can’t change or remove anything. This setup is perfect if you want to share files like images, documents, or other resources with the world in a safe way.

Just remember to double-check the permissions to ensure your bucket stays secure and that only the intended access level is granted.