CONFIGURING_AWS.md

1. Log in to the AWS Console

Go to https://console.aws.amazon.com/iam/ and sign in with your AWS account.

2. Create a New IAM User

Navigate to Users → Add users

Enter a user name (e.g., s3-access-user)

Select Access key - Programmatic access

Click Next: Permissions

3. Attach Permissions Policy

On the Set permissions page:

Choose Attach policies directly

Search for and check AmazonS3FullAccess 🔒 Optional: For more limited access, see below.

Click Next until you reach Create user, then click Create user.

4. Save Access Keys

You will be shown an Access Key ID and Secret Access Key. Important: Save these somewhere secure—this is the only time you’ll be able to view the secret key.

5. Set Environment Variables

Return to the README instructions and set the following environment variables in your .env file:

AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID=<your-access-key-id>
AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY=<your-secret-access-key>
AWS_REGION=<your-region>