What is the aws cli tool?

aws cli is a free tool from Amazon that supports S3 compatible Object Storage. It covers nearly all aspects of S3 API management and supports Windows, MacOS, Linux.

How do I install the aws cli tool?

Please follow the installation instruction as described here. You will need the following information before you can install and configure the aws cli tool:

• access_key
• secret_key
• Contabo's S3 URL

How do I configure aws cli for Contabo's S3 compatible Object Storage?

1. Run aws configure --profile eu2 (you may choose any profile name).
2. Specify your access_key, e.g. 82046e8110804a43bf29c1ae426a724d for AWS Access Key ID.
3. Specify your secret_key, e.g. 82e69bd7a52076c527154297a76c2233 for AWS Secret Access Key.
4. Press return to skip Default region name.
5. Press return to skip Default output format.