# Generating a Public Access URL for an Object

### Accessing an Object Using Public URL

1. Log in to the **Zata.ai Dashboard**.
2. Go to the **Buckets** section and select your required bucket.

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3\. Click on **Bucket Settings**.\
4\. Open the **Permissions** tab.

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5\. Enable public access by adding the following bucket policy:

```json
{
  "Version": "2012-10-17",
  "Statement": [{
    "Effect": "Allow",
    "Principal": "*",
    "Action": "s3:GetObject",
    "Resource": [
      "arn:aws:s3:::<Bucketname>/*"
    ]
  }]
}
```

Explanation for documentation:

* **Effect: Allow** → Grants permission.
* **Principal: "\*"** → Allows access to everyone (public access).
* **Action: s3:GetObject** → Allows only read/download access.
* **Resource** → Applies to all objects inside the bucket.

Replace `<Bucketname>` with your actual bucket name.\
Example:

```
arn:aws:s3:::prertest/*
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7\. Open your **S3 Browser** application.\
8\. Connect using your access credentials.

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9\. Your bucket will now be accessible publicly.\
10\. Navigate inside the bucket and select the required object.

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11\. Right-click on the object.\
12\. Select **Generate Web URL**.

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Click on **Copy** .

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13\. Paste the copied URL into any web browser and press Enter, The object will open directly in the browser using the public URL.

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