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title: "Manage subscriptions"
slug: "ncloudstorage-start"
updated: 2026-10-08T06:55:37Z
published: 2026-10-08T06:55:37Z
canonical: "guide.ncloud-docs.com/ncloudstorage-start"
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://guide.ncloud-docs.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Manage subscriptions

Available in Classic and VPC

Once you've reviewed the Ncloud Storage [prerequisites](/docs/en/ncloudstorage-spec), [quickstart](/docs/en/ncloudstorage-procedure), and [glossary](/docs/en/ncloudstorage-glossary), you're ready to start using the service. Your first step is subscribing to Ncloud Storage.

You can create a bucket and an authentication key to use Ncloud Storage.

## Start subscription

No application process is required for Ncloud Storage. Once you create 1 or more buckets, your subscription begins. To create a bucket of Ncloud Storage:

1. Access the NAVER Cloud Platform console.
2. In the top-right corner, click **Region & Platform**.
3. After selecting your Region and platform, click **[Apply]**.
4. In the top-left corner, click **Menu**.
5. Navigate to **All Services** > **Storage** > **Ncloud Storage**.
6. Click **[Create bucket]** in the **Bucket Management** menu.
7. When the Create bucket page appears, follow the steps in order:
  - Enter basic information: Select the Region where files and folders are stored, then enter bucket name.
  - Settings management: Configure the use of features such as bucket versioning, encryption, and object lock.
  - Final confirmation: Review the entered information.
8. Click **[Create bucket]** to start your subscription.

              Note

              

Click **[Subscribe]** in **Services > Storage > Ncloud Storage** on the NAVER Cloud Platform portal to go directly to the page in Step 4.

### Next steps

Now that you've subscribed to Ncloud Storage, check the list of buckets created and follow the next steps.

- [Manage bucket](/docs/en/ncloudstorage-use-bucket#%EB%B2%84%ED%82%B7%EA%B4%80%EB%A6%AC)
- [View bucket information](/docs/en/ncloudstorage-use-bucket#%EC%83%81%EC%84%B8%EC%A0%95%EB%B3%B4)
- [Manage bucket version](/docs/en/ncloudstorage-use-bucket#%EB%B2%84%ED%82%B7%EB%B2%84%EC%A0%84%EA%B4%80%EB%A6%AC)

Starting your subscription, head to Bucket Management to explore its features.

- Here are some suggested next steps:
  - To create buckets in the Ncloud Storage service, see [Manage bucket](/docs/en/ncloudstorage-use-bucket).
  - To upload an object in a bucket, see [Manage object](/docs/en/ncloudstorage-use-object).
  - To review your understanding of the service, see [Ncloud Storage glossary](/docs/en/ncloudstorage-glossary).
  - To understand the complete workflow, see [Ncloud Storage quickstart](/docs/en/ncloudstorage-procedure).
  - To set up user permissions, see [Ncloud Storage permissions management](/docs/en/ncloudstorage-subaccount).

              Note

              

Creating a new bucket does not incur any charges. You are billed based on the amount of data stored in the bucket and the usage of access to stored data. For more information about pricing information, see the following:

- [Navigate to Services > Storage > Ncloud Storage > Pricing information on the NAVER Cloud Platform portal.](https://www.ncloud.com/product/storage/ncloudStorage#pricing)

## Create API authentication key

To use APIs in Ncloud Storage, you must first create an API authentication key on the NAVER Cloud Platform portal. To create API authentication key:

1. Access the NAVER Cloud Platform console and log in.
2. In the top-right corner, navigate to **My Account** > **Manage account and security**.
3. When the re-login authentication window appears, enter your password, then click **[OK]**.
4. Navigate to **Manage security** > **Manage access**.
5. In API authentication key management, click **[Create new API authentication key]**.
6. The created API authentication key is displayed in the list.

### Integrate with Amazon S3

Ncloud Storage supports Amazon S3 API integration. To use Ncloud Storage through the Amazon S3 API, use the API authentication key created from the NAVER Cloud Platform portal. To integrate with Amazon S3:

1. Download the latest version of [S3 Browser](https://s3browser.com/download.aspx).
2. Enter the following information in the Add account popup that appears when you first open the S3 Browser:
  - **Display name**: Enter account name.
  - **Account type**: Select S3 compatible storage.
  - **Rest endpoint**: Enter kr.ncloudstorage.com.
  - **Access Key ID**: Enter the Access Key ID value of the API authentication key created in the console under **My Account** > **Manage account and security** > **Manage security** > **Manage access**.
  - **Secret Access Key**: Enter the Secret Key value of the API authentication key created in the console under **My Account** > **Manage account and security** > **Manage security** > **Manage access**.
3. Check whether the connection was successful on the **[Task]** tab.
  - Check normal operation of bucket creation and deletion, object upload and download, and folder creation and deletion features.

              Note

              

We recommend granting permissions through the NAVER Cloud Platform console or related APIs.

## Unsubscribe from the service

Just like when you start using Ncloud Storage, there is no separate procedure to unsubscribe from the service. Delete all of the created bucket lists to unsubscribe from Ncloud Storage.

              Caution

              

Deleting a bucket permanently deletes files stored in the bucket. This action cannot be undone.