# Create an Amazon S3 destination bucket for your signed object files
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This topic discusses how to prepare an Amazon S3 destination bucket where AWS Signer can deposit your signed object files. 

To create a bucket, sign into the AWS Management Console at [https://console.aws.amazon.com/console/home](https://console.aws.amazon.com/console/home) and follow the procedure in [Create your first S3 bucket](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonS3/latest/userguide/creating-bucket.html). 

While you are configuring the bucket, note the following requirement.
+ Accept the default security option **Block *all* public access**.