DefaultRetention - Amazon Simple Storage Service
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DefaultRetention

The container element for optionally specifying the default Object Lock retention settings for new objects placed in the specified bucket.

Note

  • The DefaultRetention settings require both a mode and a period.

  • The DefaultRetention period can be either Days or Years but you must select one. You cannot specify Days and Years at the same time.

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Days

The number of days that you want to specify for the default retention period. Must be used with Mode.

Type: Integer

Required: No

Mode

The default Object Lock retention mode you want to apply to new objects placed in the specified bucket. Must be used with either Days or Years.

Type: String

Valid Values: GOVERNANCE | COMPLIANCE

Required: No

Years

The number of years that you want to specify for the default retention period. Must be used with Mode.

Type: Integer

Required: No

See Also

For more information about using this API in one of the language-specific AWS SDKs, see the following: