---
id: backups.which-bucket-should-i-choose-for-backups
url: https://storagestudio.us/faq/backups/which-bucket-should-i-choose-for-backups
category: "Backups & restore points"
subcategory: "Where backups go"
question: "Which bucket should I choose when backing up to bucket storage?"
alt_questions:
  - "Data Backup asks for a bucket"
  - "bucket vs folder for backups"
  - "There's no bucket called … in this account"
  - "Do I need to create a bucket for Storage Studio backups?"
  - "pick bucket S3 backup Storage Studio"
short_answer: "Choose one of your existing buckets from the list — the bucket itself, not a folder inside it. Storage Studio creates its own folders there. Create the bucket with your provider first if it isn't listed."
tags: ["bucket", "s3", "cloud"]
related: ["https://storagestudio.us/faq/backups/how-do-i-back-up-to-a-cloud-account", "https://storagestudio.us/faq/backups/why-wont-it-accept-my-bucket-name"]
applies_to: "all"
last_reviewed: 2026-10-01
---

# Which bucket should I choose when backing up to bucket storage?

Pick one of your **existing** buckets from the list Storage Studio shows. It's the bucket itself, not a folder inside it — Storage Studio makes its own folders once it's in there, so you don't need to create any structure.

If you type a name that doesn't exist, you'll see *"There's no bucket called … in this account. Pick one from the list."* Create the bucket with your storage provider first, then come back and choose it.

A dedicated bucket for backups keeps things tidy, but sharing one is fine: Storage Studio only works inside its own folders.