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# Quickstart

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## Create an object storage instance

1. Click **Object storage** in the menu to the left in the control panel.
2. Click **Create**.
3. Choose a data center.
4. Write a short description for the instance.
5. Choose whether you want to add a default bucket to your instance (you'll need at least one bucket to save files).
6. Click **Create new instance**.
7. Note down the information presented to you. Most importantly, save the ***secret key*** as it will not be shown again!

## Access the object storage instance

There are numerous S3 tools that work with an object storage instance. Here, we'll cover the most common, `s3cmd`.

1. Start by running `s3cmd --configure` in a terminal. This will start an interactive guide to configure `s3cmd` to work with your object storage instance.
2. When prompted, type your access key and secret key.
3. For the default region, type `dc-fbg1` if your instance is located in Falkenberg, and `dc-sto1` if it's located in Stockholm.
4. For S3 Endpoint, type `objects.dc-fbg1.glesys.net` if your instance is located in Falkenberg, and `objects.dc-sto1.glesys.net` if your instance is located in Stockholm.
5. For DNS-style, type `(%bucket).objects.dc-fbg1.glesys.net` if your instance is located in Falkenberg, and `(%bucket).objects.dc-sto1.glesys.net` if your instance is located in Stockholm.
6. For the remaining prompts, press <kbd>Enter</kbd> to accept the defaults until you reach *Save settings*. For a more advanced setup, see the how-to for [creating an instance](/products/storage/object-storage/how-tos/create-an-instance.md).
7. When asked to save the settings, type `y` and press <kbd>Enter</kbd>.
8. Test the command by typing `s3cmd ls`. If everything has worked, you should now see the initial bucket in the list.

## Delete an object storage instance

{% hint style="danger" %}
Deleting an object storage instance will delete all buckets and files within that instance.
{% endhint %}

1. Click **Object storage** in the left-hand menu of the control panel.
2. Click the three dots next to the object storage instance you want to delete.
3. Click **Delete instance**.
4. Type the name of the instance in the text field to confirm that you want to delete it. Then, click **Delete**.


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