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In OpenStack Object Storage, containers provide storage for objects in a manner similar to a Windows folder or Linux file directory, though they cannot be nested. An object in OpenStack consists of the file to be stored in the container and any accompanying metadata.

Create a container

1. Log in to the dashboard.
2. Select the appropriate project from the drop down menu at the top left.
3. On the Project tab, open the Object Store tab and click Containers category.
4. Click Container.
5. In the Create Container dialog box, enter a name for the container, and then click Create.

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You have successfully created a container.

Upload an object

1. Log in to the dashboard.
2. Select the appropriate project from the drop down menu at the top left.
3. On the Project tab, open the Object Store tab and click Containers category.
4. Select the container in which you want to store your object.
5. Click the Upload File icon.
   The Upload File To Container: <name> dialog box appears. <name> is the name of the container to which you are uploading the object.
6. Enter a name for the object.
7. Browse to and select the file that you want to upload.
8. Click Upload File.

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Note: To delete an object, click the More button and select Delete Object.

Manage an object

To edit an object

1. Log in to the dashboard.
2. Select the appropriate project from the drop down menu at the top left.
3. On the Project tab, open the Object Store tab and click Containers category.
4. Select the container in which you want to store your object.
5. Click the menu button and choose Edit from the dropdown list.
   The Edit Object dialog box is displayed.
6. Browse to and select the file that you want to upload.
7. Click Update Object.

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