S3 (AWS) authentication method
- Last Updated: June 25, 2026
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- Automate MFT
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- Add the reusable authentication method:
- Click the Libraries drop-down menu and select Authentication Methods.
- Click the Add Authentication Method drop-down menu and select S3 (AWS).
- Provide a unique name for the authentication method.
- Optionally, enter a description to help identify the purpose or scope of this method.
- Select an Authentication Type, options are Access Keys and AWS OIDC.
- If you selected:
- Access Keys – Enter the Authentication details:
- Access Key ID: The access key identifier used to authenticate with the service.
- Secret Access Key: The secret key associated with the access key ID. This value is used to securely sign requests to the service.
- AWS OIDC – Enter the Authentication details:
- Role ARN: The role for this authentication method, which is configured on the client side through AWS. For more information, see Configure an AWS OIDC Identity Provider and IAM Role.
- Region: (Optional) The region associated with the role.
- Access Keys – Enter the Authentication details:
- Save the new authentication method.