# Using Object Storage

Sumopod Object Storage is an S3-compatible storage bucket, billed monthly based on the storage size you choose.

## Steps

1. Open the Dashboard and select the **Object Storage** menu, then click **+ Bucket**.
   ![The Object Storage menu highlighted in the dashboard sidebar](https://kencana.basic.box.cloudeka.id/bucketku-f4kxct/sumopod-doc/Guides/09-object-storage/01-create-bucket/01-buka-menu-object-storage.png)
2. Enter a globally unique **Bucket Name** (must follow S3 naming rules).
   ![The create bucket form with name, provider, and region fields](https://kencana.basic.box.cloudeka.id/bucketku-f4kxct/sumopod-doc/Guides/09-object-storage/01-create-bucket/02-form-nama-provider-region.png)
3. Select a **Provider**
4. Select a **Region**
5. Select a **Storage Size** (from 10 GB at Rp 6.500/month up to 2 TB at Rp 1.300.000/month), review the summary, and click **Create Storage**.
   ![Storage size options with their monthly prices](https://kencana.basic.box.cloudeka.id/bucketku-f4kxct/sumopod-doc/Guides/09-object-storage/01-create-bucket/03-pilih-storage-size-harga.png)

## Notes

- Billing is monthly and recurring; toggle **Auto Renewal** and check the **Expiry** date from the bucket list.
- Direct link: [Object Storage](https://sumopod.com/dashboard/storage)