> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.encord.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# MinIO
In the *Integrations* section of the Encord platform, click **+New integration** to create a new integration.
The integration dialog appears.
### Step 1: Create an IAM Policy
1. In the Encord platform click *MinIO* at the top of the integration dialog.
2. Give your integration a meaningful name.
3. In MinIO, navigate to *Policies* and create a new policy.
4. Click **Create policy**.
## 2. Create Users for Encord Integration Access
1. In MinIO, navigate to the *Users* section and click **Create user**.
2. Make sure to select the *Programmatic* access type. This generates an API Access Key for the newly created user.
3. Assign the policy created in Step 1 to the user.
4. Click **Create user**.
5. Create an *Access Key* for the account.
6. Download the Access Key as a CSV and save it in a secure location.
The CSV contains the *Account access key ID* and *Account secret access key*.
## 3. Add the Access Key to Encord
1. In the Encord platform, paste the *Account access key ID* and *Account secret access key* into Step 2 of the MinIO integration window.
2. Give the account read access to the desired buckets.
3. Set the CORS permissions of your buckets.
4. Click **Create** to create your MinIO integration.
