This page is only for existing customers of the Amazon Glacier service using Vaults and the original REST API from 2012.
If you're looking for archival storage solutions, we recommend using the Amazon Glacier storage classes in Amazon S3, S3 Glacier Instant Retrieval, S3 Glacier Flexible Retrieval, and S3 Glacier Deep Archive. To learn more about these storage options, see Amazon Glacier storage classes
Amazon Glacier (original standalone vault-based service) will no longer accept new customers starting December 15, 2025, with no impact to existing customers. Amazon Glacier is a standalone service with its own APIs that stores data in vaults and is distinct from Amazon S3 and the Amazon S3 Glacier storage classes. Your existing data will remain secure and accessible in Amazon Glacier indefinitely. No migration is required. For low-cost, long-term archival storage, AWS recommends the Amazon S3 Glacier storage classes
Scenarios for S3 Glacier using AWS SDKs
The following code examples show you how to implement common scenarios in S3 Glacier with AWS SDKs. These scenarios show you how to accomplish specific tasks by calling multiple functions within S3 Glacier or combined with other AWS services. Each scenario includes a link to the complete source code, where you can find instructions on how to set up and run the code.
Scenarios target an intermediate level of experience to help you understand service actions in context.
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