S3Browser
S3Browser is a free Windows-based client for Amazon S3 and S3-compatible storage services with a familiar Windows Explorer-like interface.
Installation
- Download from S3Browser website
- Run the installer and follow the setup wizard
- Launch S3Browser
Requirements: Windows 7+, .NET Framework 4.5+
Configuration for OSS
Add OSS Account
- Launch S3Browser
- Click Accounts → Add New Account
![Figure needed: Screenshot of S3Browser main interface with Accounts menu highlighted]
Configure Settings
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Name | VNETWORK OSS |
| Account Type | S3 Compatible Storage |
| REST Endpoint | https://<CustomerId>.oss.swiftserve.com |
| Access Key ID | Your OSS Access Key |
| Secret Access Key | Your OSS Secret Key |
![Figure needed: Screenshot of S3Browser account configuration dialog with OSS settings]
Advanced Settings
- Click Advanced Settings
- Set Addressing Model to Path Style (required)
- Enable Use SSL for security
- Click Test Connection to verify
- Save the account
![Figure needed: Screenshot of S3Browser advanced settings with Path Style selected]
Basic Operations
Bucket Management
- Create: Click New Bucket button, enter name (3-63 chars, lowercase)
- View: Click bucket in left panel to see contents
- Delete: Right-click bucket → Delete Bucket (must be empty)
File Operations
Upload Files:
- Drag & Drop: Drag files from Windows Explorer to S3Browser
- Upload Button: Click Upload → select files
Download Files:
- Drag & Drop: Drag from S3Browser to Windows Explorer
- Right-click: Right-click object → Download
Delete Files:
- Select objects → press Delete key
- Right-click → Delete
![Figure needed: Screenshot showing drag and drop file upload in S3Browser]
Advanced Features
Folder Synchronization:
- Right-click bucket/folder → Sync with folder
- Choose local folder
- Configure sync options (one-way/two-way)
Batch Operations:
- Select multiple objects (Ctrl+Click)
- Right-click for batch operations
Troubleshooting
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| Access Denied | Verify credentials and endpoint URL |
| Invalid Endpoint | Check URL format and enable Path Style |
| Slow Transfers | Adjust multipart upload settings |
| SSL Errors | Update S3Browser or disable SSL temporarily |
Best Practices
- Use logical folder structures for organization
- Enable multipart upload for files >100MB
- Regularly rotate access keys
- Test backup/restore procedures
- Schedule large transfers during off-peak hours
For automation tasks, consider using AWS CLI alongside S3Browser.