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Add S3 docs in "Cloud Management"#63

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Fixes #62

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The pull request introduces a new section titled "Login S3" in the source/android/cloud-management.rst document. This section provides detailed instructions on connecting to S3 storage services, including how to generate a key with specific permissions and define the endpoint for accessing the S3 API. An illustrative image of the S3 connection form has also been included. The existing sections for other cloud services, such as Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, WebDAV, and Local Storage, remain unchanged. The update retains a note regarding WebDAV connections, which highlights the necessity of specifying the root of accessible storage. Overall, the primary change is the addition of S3 as a supported cloud service, thereby enhancing the document's comprehensiveness.

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Add documentation for S3 endpoint in Cloud Management (#62)

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🧹 Outside diff range and nitpick comments (2)
source/android/cloud-management.rst (2)

87-87: Consider adding more context about key generation

While the permission requirement is clear, it would be helpful to:

  1. Specify where/how to generate the key (e.g., AWS IAM console)
  2. List any other required permissions for full functionality
  3. Add a note about security best practices (e.g., using IAM users instead of root credentials)
-Generate a key that has permissions "Allow List All Bucket Names". (AWS root users have this by default and `this permission may not be necessary in the future <https://github.com/cryptomator/android/issues/339>`_.)
+To set up S3 access:
+
+1. Create an IAM user in your AWS console (recommended) or use root credentials
+2. Generate an access key that has the following permissions:
+   * "Allow List All Bucket Names" (may not be necessary in the future, see `issue #339 <https://github.com/cryptomator/android/issues/339>`_)
+   * Additional permissions needed for your use case (e.g., read/write access to specific buckets)
+
+.. note::
+    For security reasons, it's recommended to create a dedicated IAM user with minimal required permissions rather than using root credentials.

89-89: Consider adding information about regions and custom endpoints

The endpoint explanation is good, but could be enhanced with:

  1. Guidance on choosing the correct region
  2. Information about custom/private endpoints
-"endpoint" refers to how the S3 API for your bucket can be reached. In the case of `official S3 <https://docs.aws.amazon.com/general/latest/gr/s3.html>`_, it would be ``s3.<region>.amazonaws.com``, for e.g. `Backblaze B2 <https://www.backblaze.com/apidocs/introduction-to-the-s3-compatible-api>`_ ``s3.<region>.backblazeb2.com``.
+"endpoint" refers to how the S3 API for your bucket can be reached:
+
+* For `AWS S3 <https://docs.aws.amazon.com/general/latest/gr/s3.html>`_: ``s3.<region>.amazonaws.com``
+  (Use the region where your bucket was created, e.g., ``s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com``)
+* For `Backblaze B2 <https://www.backblaze.com/apidocs/introduction-to-the-s3-compatible-api>`_: ``s3.<region>.backblazeb2.com``
+* For private or custom S3-compatible services: Use the endpoint provided by your service
+
+.. note::
+    Using the correct region is important for optimal performance and to avoid additional data transfer costs.
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source/android/cloud-management.rst (3)

84-86: LGTM: Section formatting is consistent

The new S3 section follows the established document structure and formatting conventions.


91-93: LGTM: Image inclusion follows conventions

The image is properly included with descriptive alt text and consistent width formatting.


84-94: Verify that the documentation addresses the original confusion

The new S3 section successfully addresses the confusion about endpoints mentioned in issue #62. The documentation is clear, well-structured, and includes helpful examples. The suggested improvements above would make it even more comprehensive, but the current version already meets the core objectives of the PR.

✅ Verification successful

Let me verify the issue by checking the referenced issue #62 to ensure the documentation fully addresses the original confusion.


Documentation successfully addresses the endpoint confusion

The documentation directly addresses the confusion reported in issue #62 by:

  • Clearly defining what "endpoint" means in the S3 context
  • Providing concrete examples for both AWS S3 (s3.<region>.amazonaws.com) and Backblaze B2 (s3.<region>.backblazeb2.com)
  • Including visual reference with the connection form
  • Avoiding potential confusion with vault URLs by explicitly explaining the endpoint format
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About the code rabbit suggestions:

  • IAM user: At least to me, it seems excessive to mention that, since people familiar with AWS are already aware of this and for those who aren't quite as tech-savy and just use S3 for Cryptomator, I'm not confident that it's justified to make them jump through the hoop of dealing with user/permissions management.
  • Regions: Overlay verbose. It should be obvious to anybody that <region> refers to the region that the bucket is in, particularly since there is also a region form field.

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Thank you very much for this PR 💚

I'm merging this now but it would be awesome if you could sign your commits in the future https://docs.github.com/en/authentication/managing-commit-signature-verification/about-commit-signature-verification

@SailReal SailReal merged commit 40c39db into cryptomator:main Nov 25, 2024
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You're very welcome!

I'm merging this now but it would be awesome if you could sign your commits in the future

In the many years that I've been here, this is the first time that this has come up, so I would recommend mentioning it here: https://github.com/cryptomator/docs?tab=readme-ov-file#steps-to-contribute

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Good point, will add it 👍

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