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# Working with Object Storage

<code class="expression">space.vars.ionos\_cloud\_object\_storage</code> provides a range of access options, including DCD, desktop applications, CLI tools, and an option to develop your application using API and SDKs.

## DCD

In the **DCD**, go to **Menu** > **Storage & Backup** > **IONOS CLOUD Object Storage** to access Object Storage through the DCD. Here you can manage buckets, and objects, set access controls, and much more. To set up Object Storage, see [<mark style="color:blue;">Enable Object Storage access</mark>](/cloud/backup-and-storage/ionos-object-storage/get-started/setup-access.md#enable-object-storage-access).

## S3 tools

The Object Storage is fully compatible with S3, using which users can establish seamless integration of Object Storage with existing S3-compatible tools. A few of the popular GUI tools are Postman, Cyberduck, and S3 Browser; and CLI tools are AWS CLI, S3cmd, and rclone. For more information, see [<mark style="color:blue;">S3 Tools</mark>](/cloud/backup-and-storage/ionos-object-storage/s3-tools.md).

## API and SDKs

Being S3 compatible means you can use standard S3 API calls and SDKs with our storage solution. For more information, see [<mark style="color:blue;">IONOS CLOUD Object Storage API Reference</mark>](https://api.ionos.com/docs/s3/v2/).


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