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description: Learn how to install MinIO and manage object storage in Olares using the MinIO Dashboard.
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# View MinIO data

This guide explains how to install MinIO and manage object storage using MinIO Dashboard in Olares.

## Install MinIO service

Before using object storage, install the MinIO service from Market.

1. Open Market from the Launchpad and search for "MinIO".
2. Click **Get**, then **Install**, and wait for the installation to complete.

After installation, MinIO service and its connection details will appear in the Middleware list in Control Hub.

## Install MinIO Dashboard

MinIO Dashboard depends on the MinIO service and can only be installed after MinIO is available.

1. In Market, search for "MinIO Dashboard".
2. Click **Get**, then **Install**, and wait for the installation to complete.

## Get connection information

Before connecting, obtain MinIO connection details from the Control Hub.

1. Open Control Hub from Launchpad.
2. In the left navigation pane, go to Middleware and select **Minio**.
3. On the Details panel, record the following information:
    - **User**: Used for MinIO Dashboard connection.
    - **Password**: Used for MinIO Dashboard connection.

    ![MinIO details](/images/developer/develop/middleware/mw-minio-details.png#bordered){width=60% style="margin-left:0"}

## Manage via MinIO Dashboard

MinIO Dashboard provides a graphical interface for creating buckets, browsing files, and managing permissions.

1. Open MinIO Dashboard from the Launchpad.
2. On the login screen, enter the **User** and **Password** values obtained from Control Hub.

Upon successful login, you can browse buckets and manage objects directly from the interface.