Get bucket storage class

To list a bucket's default storage class you make a GET request that is scoped to a bucket and you use the storageClass query string parameter. The storage class value is returned in an XML document in the response body.

Query string parameters

Parameter	Description	Required
storageClass	You can use this to display the default storage class of the bucket, such as STANDARD, NEARLINE, COLDLINE, or ARCHIVE.	No

See signed URL query string parameters for information on the parameters you include when creating and using signed URLs.

Request headers

See common 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 storageClass query string parameter.

GET /?storageClass HTTP/1.1
Host: BUCKET_NAME.storage.googleapis.com
Date: DATE
Content-Length: 0
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 storageClass query string parameter to display how data is stored in the bucket.

Element	Description
StorageClass	The default storage class of the bucket, such as STANDARD, NEARLINE, COLDLINE, or ARCHIVE.