How to integrate AWS S3 with Adalo?

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Overview

Joining AWS S3 with Adalo lets you effortlessly handle tons of data and media files. AWS S3, short for Simple Storage Service, is a super scalable storage solution from Amazon Web Services. Adalo, on the other hand, is a no-code platform that makes creating web and mobile apps a breeze. By merging S3's strong storage features with Adalo's intuitive app-building setting, you get more flexible storage and better app performance. Typically, it involves setting up an S3 bucket, configuring AWS credentials, and using Adalo’s API abilities to ensure smooth data transfer and storage management between these two platforms.

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How to integrate AWS S3 with Adalo?

Step 1: Create an S3 Bucket on AWS

Sign in to the AWS Management Console.
Head over to the Amazon S3 service.
Click on the "Create Bucket" button.
Give your bucket a unique name and pick a region.
Adjust any settings if needed (defaults are fine if you're not sure) and hit "Create Bucket".

Step 2: Configure Bucket Permissions

Go to the "Permissions" tab of your new bucket.
Click on "Bucket Policy".
Add a JSON policy to allow access to your bucket. Example:
```json
{
"Version": "2012-10-17",
"Statement": [
{
"Effect": "Allow",
"Principal": "*",
"Action": "s3:GetObject",
"Resource": "arn:aws:s3:::your-bucket-name/*"
}
]
}
```
Save the policy.

Step 3: Create an AWS IAM User

Navigate to the IAM service.
Click on "Users" and then "Add user".
Give a username and select "Programmatic access".
Click "Next: Permissions" and attach existing policies directly - Choose "AmazonS3FullAccess".
Finish up and note down the "Access key ID" and "Secret access key".

Step 4: Set Up Cognito (Optional, for Security)

Go to the Cognito section in the AWS Management Console.
Click on "Manage User Pools" and create a new user pool.
Set up the user pool and configure security settings as needed.
Go to “Federated Identities” and create a new identity pool.
Link your user pool to the identity pool.
Set roles for authenticated and unauthenticated identities, giving S3 access.

Step 5: Configure Adalo to Use S3

Log in to Adalo and open your app project.
Use the "Add Component" feature to add a custom component for file upload (if needed).
In the component's settings, set the upload URL to point to your S3 bucket.
Use the IAM user's credentials (Access key ID and Secret access key) for API requests.
Set up a workflow to handle file uploads, using either direct HTTP requests or AWS SDKs if coding is involved.

Step 6: Upload Functionality

Create a new screen or component to handle file selection.
Add input fields as necessary (e.g., file picker).
Write logic to handle the upload event, setting the destination to your S3 bucket URL.
Ensure the file uploads take place asynchronously to avoid blocking the main thread.

Step 7: Testing

Make sure all permissions are correctly set in both your S3 bucket and IAM roles.
Test the upload functionality by selecting a file and seeing if it correctly uploads to S3.
Check the uploaded files in the S3 console to confirm successful integration.

Step 8: Error Handling and Security

Implement error handling in Adalo for various possible errors (e.g., file too large, network issues).
Secure API keys and ensure you’re using HTTPS endpoints for communication.
Regularly audit and review IAM policies and S3 bucket permissions for security best practices.

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