Hey everyone! I recently got access credentials to download an image file from an S3 bucket on AWS, but I'm totally lost on how to go about it. The image is about 200GB and used to be part of a former VM. I've set up my AWS account and have access to the console, which is currently empty. I've tried searching online, but I can't find a straightforward way to access a bucket I don't own, even with the login, password, region, and bucket name. I would really appreciate any guidance on how to proceed with this, thanks!
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If you're looking to use the command line, the command you'd want is `aws s3 sync s3:/// . --region `. This will go ahead and download everything in the bucket to your current directory. Just remember, you need the proper credentials with S3 permissions to access the bucket. Also, make sure you have the correct account ID if you're using IAM credentials.
When you say your console is totally empty, are you sure you’re looking in the right AWS account? Given that you were handed the login, it's important to log into the right account that has the bucket. If you're still unsure, ask for confirmation on what the login info was intended for. Oh, and about that .vmdk file you mentioned—make sure you’ve got the right permissions to access it, be it S3 or an EBS snapshot.
If your login starts with AKIA, you might have an access key, and that means you can set it up to download the files. Just remember that the information you were given should ideally allow you to get into the right account. Check on whether you have a pre-signed URL too; if that's the case, it's just a simple curl command to download the file directly.
First off, double-check that you're using the right AWS region. It's easy to overlook, and you can change that setting at the top right of the AWS console. Also, ensure you've signed into the correct account that owns the bucket with the credentials you were given, not your own newly created account. The credentials can be either root or IAM, which changes how you log in—so make sure you know which type you have!
Thanks for clarifying! I see now how I might be in the wrong account. I appreciate your help!