# S3 source connector doesn't pull files from the bucket

**URL:** <https://ask.lenses.io/t/s3-source-connector-doesnt-pull-files-from-the-bucket/233>\
**Category:** Apache Kafka Connectors\
**Created:** [May 21, 2024, 5:46pm UTC](https://ask.lenses.io/t/s3-source-connector-doesnt-pull-files-from-the-bucket/233 "2024-05-21T17:46:16Z")\
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**Author:** ![Edward\_k](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/b5a626/32.png) [@Edward\_k](https://ask.lenses.io/u/Edward_k)\
**Post date:** [May 21, 2024, 5:46pm UTC](https://ask.lenses.io/t/s3-source-connector-doesnt-pull-files-from-the-bucket/233/1 "2024-05-21T17:46:16Z")

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I have an S3 source connector configured to consume files from an S3 bucket. I checked the Connect logs and didn’t see anything there. What should I do next?

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**Author:** ![grudtnerv](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/ask.lenses.io/grudtnerv/32/101_2.png) [@grudtnerv](https://ask.lenses.io/u/grudtnerv)\
**Post date:** [May 21, 2024, 5:55pm UTC](https://ask.lenses.io/t/s3-source-connector-doesnt-pull-files-from-the-bucket/233/2 "2024-05-21T17:55:52Z")

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Hello Edward\_k,

A few things to check:

- The logs of the Kafka Connect Cluster to see if any error messages appear.
- Access permission to the bucket, so it’s necessary to check the IAM roles. Test with the AWS CLI client with the same role if necessary.
- Ensure he bucket address used is correct in your KCQL.
- That the Kafka Connect Cluster has the appropriate amount of resources for its correct operation.
- If there are any Glacier or Deep Archive objects in the bucket. Depending on the version of the Connector you are using, these buckets may be skipped from processing.
- Take a look at the Stream Reactor GitHub repository; any fixes and improvements will appear there: [Releases · lensesio/stream-reactor · GitHub](https://github.com/lensesio/stream-reactor/releases)