S3 access is **off by default**. Go to **S3 → Enable S3 storage** to switch it on – this creates your **access key ID** and **secret access key**.

Keep the secret key safe; anyone who has it can access your buckets.

📖 Full guide: [Enabling access to S3 storage](https://docs.bamboozle.me/docs/cloud/virtual-private-cloud/object-storage/enabling-access-to-s3-storage)