How to Host a Static Website on AWS S3 (Step-by-Step Guide)

🚀 Introduction

If you’ve built a static website using HTML, CSS, and images, the next step is getting it online. One of the simplest and most cost-effective ways is to use Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service).

With just a few clicks, you can deploy your static site and make it accessible to the world — no servers required!

Let’s go step by step.

🛠 Step 1: Prepare Your Files

Make sure your project folder contains all necessary files, such as:

• index.html
• style.css
• Any images or assets

👉 Keep them organized in a single folder before uploading.

🧩 Step 2: Create an S3 Bucket

1. Log in to AWS Management Console → S3
2. Click Create bucket
3. Enter a unique bucket name (example: portfolio-website)
4. Uncheck Block all public access if you want your site to be public
5. Click Create bucket

⚙️ Step 3: Configure Bucket for Static Website Hosting

1. Open your newly created bucket
2. Go to the Properties tab
3. Scroll to Static website hosting → Edit
4. Enable it and set:

• Index document → index.html
• Error document → 404.html (optional)
  1. Save changes

🔓 Step 4: Make Files Public

There are two ways to allow public access:

Option 1: Manually

• Select all objects → Click Actions → Make public

Option 2: Bucket Policy (Recommended)

• Go to Permissions → Bucket Policy
• Paste the following JSON (replace YOUR_BUCKET_NAME):

{ "Version": "2012-10-17", "Statement": [ { "Sid": "PublicReadGetObject", "Effect": "Allow", "Principal": "*", "Action": "s3:GetObject", "Resource": "arn:aws:s3:::YOUR_BUCKET_NAME/*" } ] } 

• Save changes

📤 Step 5: Upload Your Files

1. Go to the Objects tab
2. Click Upload → Add files
3. Select all your project files (index.html, style.css, images, etc.)
4. Click Upload

🌍 Step 6: Access Your App

1. Open the Properties tab of your bucket
2. Scroll to Static website hosting
3. Copy the Bucket website endpoint URL
4. Paste it into your browser — your site is live 🎉

🎯 Conclusion

Hosting a static website on AWS S3 is one of the fastest ways to make your portfolio, landing page, or small project available online.

It’s cost-efficient, secure, and scalable — making it perfect for developers of all levels.

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