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Guides on secure S3 file sharing, AWS architecture, and Cognito authentication.

How to Share S3 Files Without Giving AWS Console Access

Giving business users AWS Console access just to download files is a security risk. Learn safer alternatives including CloudFront signed URLs, S3 websites, and purpose-built serverless portals.

Building an S3 File Browser with Cognito Authentication

A technical walkthrough of the architecture and challenges involved in building a web-based S3 file browser with Amazon Cognito. Covers CloudFront routing, token management, pagination, and group-based access control.

Secure S3 File Sharing for Enterprises: A Complete Guide

A complete guide to building a secure S3 file sharing architecture. Covers pre-signed URLs, Cognito authentication, group-based access control, audit logging, data residency, and zero-trust design principles.

AWS Transfer Family Web Apps: Pricing, Limitations, and Alternatives

AWS Transfer Family Web Apps costs $365/month minimum and requires configuring IAM Identity Center, S3 Access Grants, and more. A factual breakdown of pricing, limitations, and simpler alternatives.

How to Give Non-Technical Users Access to S3 Files

IT teams constantly get asked to download files from S3 for business users. Compare the options: AWS Console, pre-signed URLs, custom apps, and purpose-built file portals.