supabase-storage

You create public and private buckets in Supabase Storage by configuring bucket visibility settings during creation. This establishes your foundational storage structure and determines whether files are publicly accessible or require authentication.

You generate signed URLs in Supabase Storage to provide secure, time-limited access to private files. This method ensures that only authorized users can download objects from private buckets without making them publicly accessible.

Writing RLS policies for Supabase Storage objects involves defining SQL rules that enforce Row-Level Security on your buckets. This restricts file operations like uploads and downloads based on user authentication and authorization criteria.

Yes, you can manage file uploads and downloads using the Supabase Storage API. It supports object CRUD operations, allowing you to upload, download, list, and remove files while managing their paths and metadata directly.

The best way to organize file paths and metadata in Supabase Storage is by using the supported API utilities for object operations. Proper path management ensures efficient file retrieval and structured storage governance across your buckets.

You should use private buckets instead of public buckets in Supabase when storing sensitive user data or restricted assets. Private buckets require signed URLs or RLS policies for access, ensuring files are protected from unauthorized public retrieval.