Amazon S3

The Amazon S3 addon provides seamless integration with Amazon’s cloud storage service, enabling secure and scalable file delivery for digital products while reducing server load and improving download reliability.

At its core, the addon handles all aspects of file storage and delivery through Amazon S3, automatically managing the upload, storage, and secure distribution of digital products. It creates a secure connection to Amazon S3 using your credentials and handles all the complex authentication and file management operations behind the scenes, making it easy to offload your digital product files to the cloud.

A key security feature of the addon is its signed URL generation system. Instead of exposing direct download links, it generates temporary, secure URLs that expire after a set time period. This ensures that only legitimate customers can access your files, preventing unauthorized sharing while still providing a smooth download experience. The system automatically handles all the cryptographic signing and URL generation, making the security process completely transparent to both store owners and customers.

The addon includes robust error handling and verification systems to ensure reliable file operations. Before any file operation, it performs comprehensive checks to verify the S3 connection, file existence, and access permissions. For file uploads, it supports large files and automatically manages file metadata. For deletions, it performs safe checks to prevent accidental removal of files.

From an administrative perspective, the addon provides tools for testing S3 connectivity, managing bucket configurations, and monitoring file storage. Store owners can easily configure their S3 credentials, choose storage regions for optimal performance, and set custom access policies. The addon seamlessly integrates with the core download system, automatically routing file delivery through S3 when enabled while maintaining compatibility with existing product configurations.