# Oracle Object Storage

Oracle Object Storage (opens new window) is a cloud-based object storage service that provides a scalable, secure, and cost-effective way to store and access data.

# Prerequisites

Before you can establish an Oracle Object Storage connection in Workato, you must configure authentication and access permissions in Oracle Cloud. Complete the following prerequisite steps:

  1. Create an Oracle Identity Cloud group
  2. Create an Oracle Identity Cloud policy
  3. Create an API key

# Create an Oracle Identity Cloud group

Complete the following steps to create a user group:

1

Sign in to your Oracle Cloud and go to Identity and Security.

2

Go to Domains, then select OracleIdentityCloudService or any other domain of your choice.

3

Go to User management > Groups and click Create group.

4

Enter a name for the group, such as Oracle Object Storage Group.

5

Select the user to add to this new group. This is the user who will be accessing Oracle Object Storage using Workato.

6

Click Create.

# Create an Oracle Identity Cloud policy

Complete the following steps to create a policy that grants access permissions to Oracle Object Storage:

1

In Identity and Security, go to Policies.

2

Click Create Policy.

3

Enter a Name and Description for your policy.

4

Under Policy builder, select Show manual editor.

5

Enter the following policy: Allow group '<DOMAIN>'/'<GROUP>' to manage object-family in tenancy

For example: Allow group 'OracleIdentityCloudService'/'Oracle Object Storage Group' to manage object-family in tenancy

6

Click Create.

# Create an API key

Complete the following steps to generate an API key for authentication:

1

In Identity and Security, go to My profile.

2

Go to Token and keys, then click Add API key.

3

Retrieve your RSA key pair:

  • Download the auto-generated key pair (provides private key in PEM format), or
  • Upload your own public key or paste its contents

Store the private key securely.

4

Click Add.

5

Retrieve details for your API key, including the User OCID, Tenant OCID, Fingerprint, and Region. Save these details in a safe location.

# How to connect to Oracle Object Storage

Complete the following steps to establish an Oracle Object Storage connection in Workato:

1

Click Create > Connection.

2

Search for and select Oracle Object Storage as your connection on the New connection page.

3

Provide a unique name for your connection in the Connection name field.

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4

Use the Location drop-down menu to select the project or folder where you plan to save your connection.

5

Fill in the required fields:

  • Region
  • Tenancy OCID
  • User OCID
  • Fingerprint
  • Private key (paste in PEM format)
6

Click Connect.


Last updated: 8/20/2025, 8:42:16 PM