Introduction

As part of my learning journey at Millennium Software Solutions, I learned how to host a static website using Amazon S3. Static website hosting is one of the easiest ways to publish a website on the internet using AWS.

In this article, I will explain the process in a simple and beginner-friendly way.

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What is a Static Website?

A static website contains fixed web pages created using:

• HTML

• CSS

• JavaScript

• Images

Examples:

• Portfolio Website

• Personal Blog

• Resume Website

• Landing Page

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What is Amazon S3?

Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service) is a cloud storage service provided by AWS.

Using S3, we can:

✅ Store files

✅ Upload images

✅ Host static websites

✅ Access files from anywhere

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Why Use Amazon S3?

• Easy to use

• Low cost

• Fast website hosting

• No server management

• Highly available

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Prerequisites

Before hosting a website:

• AWS Account

• HTML Website Files

• Internet Connection

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Step 1: Login to AWS

Open AWS Console and login to your account.

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Step 2: Open Amazon S3

Search:

S3

Click:

Amazon S3

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Step 3: Create a Bucket

1. Click Create Bucket

2. Enter bucket name

Example:

1. Select Region

2. Click Create Bucket

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Step 4: Disable Block Public Access

Open Bucket Settings.

Uncheck:

Save changes.

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Step 5: Upload Website Files

Open Bucket.

Click:

Select:

• index.html

• CSS files

• Images

  

Click:

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Step 6: Enable Static Website Hosting

Go to:

Properties

Find:

Static Website Hosting

Click:

Enter:

Index Document:
index.html

Save changes.

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Step 7: Copy Website URL

AWS generates a website endpoint.

Example:

Open the URL in your browser.

Your website is now live

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Benefits of Static Website Hosting

✅ Fast Loading

✅ Easy Deployment

✅ Low Cost

✅ Secure

✅ Beginner Friendly

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What I Learned

Through this practical session at Millennium Software Solutions, I learned:

• AWS Basics

• Amazon S3

• Static Website Hosting

• Website Deployment

• Cloud Storage Concepts

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Conclusion

Amazon S3 makes website hosting simple and affordable. By creating a bucket, uploading website files, and enabling static website hosting, anyone can publish a website on the internet.

This practical exercise helped me understand AWS cloud services and website deployment in a real-world environment.

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#AWS #AmazonS3 #StaticWebsiteHosting #CloudComputing #DevOps #AWSBeginner #LearningInPublic #Hashnode #WebHosting