Transfer files with S3 Sidekick

Outcome

Move files between your computer and an S3-compatible bucket while monitoring each transfer.

Before you start

Create and test a connection. Confirm the local folder and bucket path are writable for the action you plan to take.

Steps

1. Open a connection and browse to the source or destination prefix.
2. Select one or more objects, or choose a local file or folder.
3. Choose Upload, Download, Copy, or Move.
4. Confirm the destination and conflict choice.
5. Watch the transfer queue. Leave the app open until the item reports completion.
6. Refresh the destination prefix and verify the object or local file.

Expected result

The transfer queue reports progress and completion. S3 Sidekick can resume supported interrupted transfers using its checkpoint data.

Recovery

Retry a failed item after checking the connection and destination. Check for an existing object when a conflict prompt appears, and preserve the local source until the remote copy is verified.