Automated setup for S3 external locations
UpdateVerifiedAdded Sep 22, 2026
You can now create an S3 external location using automated setup, the recommended method for connecting an S3 bucket to Databricks. Automated setup uses AWS IAM temporary delegation to configure your external location and provision all required resources, including the IAM role, storage credential, and external location.
Topics: Security
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