Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Object Storage

Files (objects) can be transferred to Vultr Object Storage subscriptions directly from Vultr Cloud Compute instances using an S3-compatible tool or SDK. The [Vultr Object Storage subscription documentation](https://docs.vultr.com/all?searchQuery=vultr+object+storage) includes examples of using popular tools.

Vultr Object Storage subscription offers an internet-accessible endpoint for storing and retrieving files via HTTPS. The overhead of HTTPS calls may severely affect your applications performance. If you're looking for a mountable storage solution, please use a Vultr Block Storage volume.

If you close a subscription, you must wait at least 48 hours before you can reuse the old bucket name. If you delete a bucket via API, it will be available for immediate reuse.

No, the Cloudflare Bandwidth Alliance program does not include the Vultr Object Storage subscription traffic.