To use Linode Object Storage (now branded as Akamai Object Storage), you need to create S3-compatible credentials from the Linode Cloud Manager. Here’s how:
✅ Step-by-Step: Create Linode (Akamai) Object Storage Credentials
Step 1: Sign In to Linode Cloud Manager
- Go to: https://cloud.linode.com
- Log in with your account.
Step 2: Create a Bucket
- Navigate to: Object Storage
- Click Create Bucket
- Enter:
- Bucket label (e.g.
mybucket) - Region (e.g.
us-east,ap-south, etc.) - Access: Private or Public
- Bucket label (e.g.
- Click Create Bucket
Step 3: Create S3 Access Key
- Navigate to: Object Storage > Access Keys
- Click Create an Access Key
- Add a label (e.g.
next3-linode-access) - Optionally restrict it to a bucket, or leave it unrestricted
- Save the:
- Access Key
- Secret Key
(Copy these — they won’t be shown again!)
✅ Your Credential Set
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Access Key ID | (Generated in Step 3) |
| Secret Access Key | (Generated in Step 3) |
| Bucket Name | (Created in Step 2) |
| Region | e.g. us-east-1, ap-south-1 |
| Endpoint | https://<cluster>.linodeobjects.com |
Example endpoint:
https://us-east-1.linodeobjects.com