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Version: v1.6.40-dev2 🚧

Import from S3

Overview​

The Import from S3 method allows you to import documents directly from Amazon S3 buckets. This method supports various authentication methods and path patterns, making it ideal for cloud-based document storage and automated workflows.

Import from S3

When to use​

  • S3 storage integration: When your documents are stored in Amazon S3
  • Cloud workflows: For automated document processing from cloud storage
  • Scalable storage: When working with large document repositories
  • AWS ecosystem: For organizations using AWS services
  • Backup and archival: For importing documents from S3 backup storage

Configuration parameters​

S3 connection​

OptionDefaultDescriptionUse case
S3 Path- (text input)S3 bucket path (e.g., s3://bucket-name/path/to/documents)Specify the S3 location to import from
Region NameAuto-detect (dropdown)AWS region for the S3 bucketSpecify the AWS region if auto-detection fails
Authentication MethodAccess Keys (dropdown)Choose authentication methodSelect appropriate authentication for your setup

Authentication options​

OptionDefaultDescriptionUse case
Access Key ID- (text input)AWS access key for authenticationRequired for access key authentication
Secret Access Key- (password input)AWS secret key for authenticationRequired for access key authentication
Session Token- (text input)Temporary session tokenRequired for temporary credentials
IAM Role ARN- (text input)ARN of IAM role with S3 permissionsRequired for IAM role authentication
note

For document processing options, see the Shared Document Processing Options section in the main documentation.


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