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Connection setup
Create a Cloudflare R2 API token scoped to the account and buckets S3Panel should access.
Use the R2 S3-compatible endpoint for the connected account.
Start with a non-production bucket to verify permissions and file operations.
S3Panel gives Cloudflare R2 users a clear workspace for object browsing, fast search, temporary sharing, and safe bucket operations. This guide explains setup, daily workflows, and the security boundary for teams using Cloudflare R2 with S3Panel.
S3Panel uses the provider credentials, endpoints, and bucket permissions you configure. Object contents remain with Cloudflare R2.
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Search
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Operate
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Create a Cloudflare R2 API token scoped to the account and buckets S3Panel should access.
Use the R2 S3-compatible endpoint for the connected account.
Start with a non-production bucket to verify permissions and file operations.
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Browse R2 objects and prefixes from the web, macOS, iPhone, and iPad.
Search object keys without manually paging through the Cloudflare dashboard.
Download selected objects and share private files with temporary links.
Review folder counts and sizes for support and operations work.
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Customer files remain in Cloudflare R2.
S3Panel works through the R2 permissions granted by the connected token.
Temporary sharing avoids changing bucket-wide public access.
S3Panel is designed for the repeatable parts of Cloudflare R2 work: finding files, checking folder growth, sharing a private object, and acting on selected objects without changing the whole storage architecture.
Keep storage ownership clear
Original files stay in Cloudflare R2. S3Panel is the control surface for browse, search, and selected operations.
Make large buckets easier to inspect
Manifest-backed search and folder stats help teams avoid blind paging through provider lists.
Reduce public-access shortcuts
Temporary links let teams share selected files without making buckets or prefixes public by default.
These answers keep the provider page useful for buyers and search engines without hiding the operational limits of S3Panel.
Yes. S3Panel connects to Cloudflare R2 through S3-compatible connection details and provider-scoped credentials.
Yes. S3Panel is designed around browsing, manifest-backed search, and folder stats so large object stores are easier to inspect.
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