To list a bucket's location you make a GET request that is
scoped to a bucket and you use the location query string
parameter. The location value is returned in an XML document in the
response body.
Query string parameters
| Parameter | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
location |
You can use this to display the location of the bucket. For a list of possible locations, see Bucket Locations. | No |
Request headers
Request body elements
This request does not include an XML document in the request body.
Request syntax
The following syntax applies to GET Bucket requests that use the
location query string parameter.
GET /?location HTTP/1.1 Host: <bucket>.storage.googleapis.com Date: <date> Content-Length: <request body length> Authorization: <authentication string>
Response headers
The request can return a variety of response headers depending on the request headers you use.
Response body elements
The following response body elements are applicable only if you use the
location query string parameter to display the bucket's location
constraint.
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
LocationConstraint |
The location of the bucket. For a list of locations, see Bucket Locations. |