> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.coldstack.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.coldstack.io/tools/supported-tools/s3-browser.md).

# S3 Browser

S3 Browser is the most popular client for S3 compatible storages built for Windows OS.

To download S3 Browser go to the official website: <https://s3browser.com/>

First of all, click the `Accounts`  button in the top menu, then `Add new account...` :

![](https://3376731582-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MWk7_OFe0y8idaxhD8e%2F-MiVW8RhmUuGhhAkkRBh%2F-MiVWhKtAiK3njjfTGv_%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=1059fa73-7f7d-465e-86d0-39dc9e65617b)

Now you have to set up your account settings.&#x20;

* In `Account Name`  section type `ColdStack`&#x20;
* In `Account Type`  choose `S3 Compatible Storage`&#x20;
* In `REST Endpoint`  type `s3.coldstack.io`&#x20;
* Put in your credentials in `Access Key ID` and `Secret Access Key` sections

![Setting up ColdStack credentials in S3 Browser](https://3376731582-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MWk7_OFe0y8idaxhD8e%2F-MiVW8RhmUuGhhAkkRBh%2F-MiVXF0pCnQLkS4DR1nc%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=8f61b4fa-1d12-423d-be94-3827362fb3b9)

Then click on `Advanced S3-compatible storage settings` at the bottom of the window. It will open a new window. Select `Signature V4` and then click on the `Close`  button:

![Setting Signature V4](https://3376731582-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MWk7_OFe0y8idaxhD8e%2F-MiVW8RhmUuGhhAkkRBh%2F-MiVX_UTwO-fNHRsNjUr%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=554d93d9-8c23-4f45-808f-2205cd9414fc)

#### Turning off multipart downloads

Go to Tools -> Options:

![](https://3376731582-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MWk7_OFe0y8idaxhD8e%2F-MlJb5dsYW15fdQnsr3A%2F-MlJbTUGabgSFfWgmjHq%2F%D0%91%D0%B5%D0%B7%D1%8B%D0%BC%D1%8F%D0%BD%D0%BD%D1%8B%D0%B9.png?alt=media\&token=0cfd5572-133b-48f5-8e55-9686ef1649b6)

A popup will open. In that windows go to the section "General" and turn off the option "Enable multipart downloads with part size":

![](https://3376731582-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MWk7_OFe0y8idaxhD8e%2F-MlJb5dsYW15fdQnsr3A%2F-MlJbnG6kjcqf79ds15K%2F%D0%91%D0%B5%D0%B7%D1%8B%D0%BC%D1%8F%D0%BD%D0%BD%D1%8B%D0%B9%201.png?alt=media\&token=ef1d090b-f11f-445e-9b2c-1f069beafc91)

#### Using ColdStack

Now you are ready to use ColdStack! Lets create a bucket:

![](https://3376731582-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MWk7_OFe0y8idaxhD8e%2F-MiVW8RhmUuGhhAkkRBh%2F-MiVXlBj1_9-6QUWb9La%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=ba98678c-1b4e-4b69-b4f4-1ae1f8a7ea58)

Type a name for your bucket. Be sure to include only letters, number and dashes:

![](https://3376731582-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MWk7_OFe0y8idaxhD8e%2F-MiVW8RhmUuGhhAkkRBh%2F-MiVXtXEZzMv4DR9jKro%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=639b24d9-c4b4-40b1-8152-60ff7a6530cf)

Now you can upload files to your bucket:

![](https://3376731582-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MWk7_OFe0y8idaxhD8e%2F-MiVW8RhmUuGhhAkkRBh%2F-MiVXx_o3T5ORkeQ9xs1%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=ccba430a-d6ae-45d3-bf8d-7841c9d76056)