Bucket Management: Renaming and Deleting

Updated on 25 Jun 2024
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Renaming a Bucket

You cannot rename a bucket if it or any object in it has object lock or compliance enabled.

Clickto access options for the bucket you want to rename.
Select Rename. In this example, we will rename widget-schematics.
Enter a new bucket name.
Click Rename Bucket.
The bucket name is changed and displayed in the Bucket list. For examole:

If you attempt to rename an object that has object lock enabled or if any object in the bucket has object lock enabled, this alert is displayed:

Deleting a Bucket

A bucket should be empty before you can delete it.

When you delete a bucket, all objects stored with the Wasabi service are subject to Wasabi’s minimum storage policy, which applies even if the bucket is deleted. For additional information, refer to: wasabi.com/pricing.

Bucket log files that are mapped from other buckets will be deleted if configured already.

You cannot delete non-empty compliance buckets.

You cannot delete a bucket if it contains any object that has object lock enabled.

Clickto access options for the bucket you want to delete.
Select Delete. In this example, we will delete widget-with-object-lock.
A message asks you to confirm that you want to delete the bucket. Do so cautiously because deleting a bucket removes all objects stored in the bucket.
Type the name of the bucket to proceed.
Click Delete if you are sure you want to delete the bucket (otherwise, click Cancel).
If there are still files in the bucket, a message requests that you click Delete if you want to delete all of the files.

If the multi-user authentication feature has been set for your account, a bucket deletion triggers a notification to a security contact who will need to approve the deletion. In this case, the Delete option for the bucket changes to Awaiting Deletion Approval. Once approved, the bucket will be deleted.

If you attempt to delete a bucket that contains any object that has object enabled, this alert is displayed:

What's Next

Bucket Settings

Table of contents

Renaming a Bucket
Deleting a Bucket

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