Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service) provides a scalable, high-speed, web-based service designed for online backup and archiving of data and applications. It is also capable of hosting static websites without the need for a server, making it a cost-effective and scalable option for delivering content online. In this article, we'll guide you through the process of setting up a static website on Amazon S3.

Step 1: Create and Configure an S3 Bucket

: Ensure the bucket name is unique by incorporating a random number, for example, 

. The bucket name must be globally unique across all AWS accounts.

 is selected. This setting ensures that the bucket owner retains full control over the objects.


 settings and acknowledge that the bucket will be publicly accessible.


. Optionally, add tags (e.g., Department: Marketing) for organizational purposes.
Once the bucket is successfully created, we can now set it for hosting.

In the S3 console, select your bucket and navigate to the 

If prompted, acknowledge that the existing objects with the same name will be overwritten.

Initially, your website content is private. To make it accessible:

: Enter the following policy in the policy editor. This policy grants public read access to all objects in the bucket. Replace <bucket name> with your bucket name.


Open a new browser tab and enter the endpoint URL to view your website. Here is the one I hosted:


Upload the modified files to your S3 bucket, replacing the old versions.

Make the new files public using the same method as before.

In summary, this post has helped you create a static website using Amazon S3, from building and customizing an S3 bucket to uploading it and using bucket policies to make the content of your website publicly accessible. Installing and running a static website from Amazon S3 offers an inexpensive, scalable, and trustworthy alternative to managing a server. Although we've covered the essentials to get your website up and running, there are more things it can do. To increase website availability around the globe, institutional users can take advantage of additional AWS services like Amazon CloudFront for content delivery and Amazon Route 53 for domain administration. This setup is ideal for those looking to host simple websites with high availability and robust security features offered by AWS.

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Amazon Web Services (AWS) Key Management Service (KMS) is a managed service that makes it easy to create and control the encryption keys used to encrypt your data. AWS KMS is integrated with other AWS services, making it simple to encrypt data you store in these services. This tutorial will guide you through the process of creating and managing keys using AWS KMS.

AWS CLI installed and configured on your local machine

Open the AWS Management Console and log in to your account.

In the AWS Management Console, type "KMS" in the search bar and select "Key Management Service."


Select "Symmetric" or "Asymmetric" based on your needs. For this tutorial, we'll use a symmetric key.


: Optionally, add a description for the key.


Select the IAM roles or users who can administer the key (e.g., create, delete, or manage policies).

Select the IAM roles or users who can use the key to encrypt and decrypt data.

In the KMS console, you can view all your keys under "Customer managed keys."

Click on a key alias to view its details, such as key policy, usage permissions, and key metadata.


Click "Edit" to change the alias or description.


You can enable or disable keys to control their usage.

Select the key and click "Key actions" > "Enable" or "Disable."


Key rotation can be enabled to automatically generate new cryptographic material for a key at regular intervals.

Select the key and click on the "Key rotation" tab.

Click the "Edit" button and choose "Enable" to set the rotation interval in days.

You can also make an immediate rotation with the "On-demand key rotation" option.


Keys can be scheduled for deletion to prevent immediate removal and allow for recovery within a specified period.

Select the key and click "Key actions" > "Schedule key deletion."

Choose a waiting period (7 to 30 days) before the key is permanently deleted.


AWS KMS provides a secure and straightforward way to manage encryption keys. By following this tutorial, you should now be able to create, manage, and use KMS keys to secure your data in AWS. Regularly review your key policies and usage to ensure they meet your security and compliance requirements

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This tutorial will guide you through the process of configuring AWS Route 53 to route a domain to an Amazon EC2 instance. By the end of this guide, you will know how to link your custom domain with a web server running on an EC2 instance using AWS Route 53, which acts as a highly available and scalable Domain Name System (DNS) web service.

A registered domain name ( Either from Amazon Route 53 or an external domain registrar like 

An EC2 instance up and running on your AWS account

Before you can route a domain to your EC2 instance, ensure your EC2 instance is configured properly.

: Choose an Amazon Machine Image (AMI), instance type, and configure instance details as required for your application.

: Make sure your security group rules allow inbound traffic on the ports you require (usually port 80 for HTTP and 443 for HTTPS).

: Log in to the AWS Management Console, go to Services and select Route 53.

: Click on "Hosted zones" and then "Create hosted zone". Enter your domain name and select the type as "Public Hosted Zone". Click "Create".

: Once the hosted zone is created, Route 53 will assign a set of DNS servers to your domain. Note down these DNS server addresses (the ones highlighted in the image).

: Go to your domain registrar's website and replace the existing name servers with the ones provided by AWS Route 53. This step will vary depending on your registrar. 
In my case, I used NameCheap to purchase my domain. So in the domain management tab, under NAMESERVERS, you coose 'Custom DNS' and paste each of the addresses assigned by Route 53. When done, click on the green check mark to save your configuration changes.

: In Route 53, click on the name of your hosted zone corresponding to your domain.

Leave the name field blank for the apex domain or provide a subdomain.

Go back to your EC2 instance and copy the Public IPv4 address

Paste the EC2 IPv4 address in the value section to set it as the target.

: Open a web browser and type your domain into the address bar. It should route you to your EC2 instance. If it does not, ensure that all settings are correct and that DNS changes have propagated, which can take up to 48 hours.

You've now successfully configured AWS Route 53 to route a domain to your EC2 instance. This setup not only helps in simplifying domain management but also leverages AWS’s scalability and high availability for your DNS needs.

: Be patient after changing DNS settings, as it may take some time for changes to propagate.

: Regularly review your security group settings to ensure that your EC2 instance remains secure.

: Consider using AWS CloudWatch to monitor your EC2 instance and receive alerts on specific metrics or events.

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Creating a Static Website on Amazon S3

Creating and Managing Keys Using AWS KMS

How to configure Route 53 to Route a Domain to an EC2 Instance on AWS

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