Updated on 2026-01-16 GMT+08:00

Setting an Object Expiration Time (SDK for Java)

Function

ObsClient allows you to set the expiration time for an object when you upload it or after it has been uploaded.

Sample Code 1: Setting the Expiration Time for an Object When Uploading It

For the API reference, see Uploading an Object - File-Based (SDK for Java).

The following code shows how to set the expiration time for object objectname when uploading it to bucket examplebucket:

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import com.obs.services.ObsClient;
import com.obs.services.exception.ObsException;
import com.obs.services.model.PutObjectRequest;
import java.io.File;
public class SetObjectExpiration001 {
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        // Obtain an AK/SK pair using environment variables or import the AK/SK pair in other ways. Using hard coding may result in leakage.
        // Obtain an AK/SK pair on the management console.
        String ak = System.getenv("ACCESS_KEY_ID");
        String sk = System.getenv("SECRET_ACCESS_KEY_ID");
        // (Optional) If you are using a temporary AK/SK pair and a security token to access OBS, you are advised not to use hard coding, which may result in information leakage.
        // Obtain an AK/SK pair and a security token using environment variables or import them in other ways.
        // String securityToken = System.getenv("SECURITY_TOKEN");
        // Enter the endpoint corresponding to the region where the bucket is located.
        String endPoint = "https://your-endpoint";
        // Obtain an endpoint using environment variables or import it in other ways.
        //String endPoint = System.getenv("ENDPOINT");
        
        // Create an ObsClient instance.
        // Use the permanent AK/SK pair to initialize the client.
        ObsClient obsClient = new ObsClient(ak, sk,endPoint);
        // Use the temporary AK/SK pair and security token to initialize the client.
        // ObsClient obsClient = new ObsClient(ak, sk, securityToken, endPoint);

        try {
            PutObjectRequest request = new PutObjectRequest ("bucketname", "objectkey");
            // localfile indicates the path of the local file to be uploaded, in which the file name must be specified.
            request.setFile(new File("localfile"));  
            // When uploading an object, set the object to expire after 30 days.
            request.setExpires(30);
            obsClient.putObject(request);
            System.out.println("putObject successfully");
        } catch (ObsException e) {
            System.out.println("putObject failed");
            // Request failed. Print the HTTP status code.
            System.out.println("HTTP Code:" + e.getResponseCode());
            // Request failed. Print the server-side error code.
            System.out.println("Error Code:" + e.getErrorCode());
            // Request failed. Print the error details.
            System.out.println("Error Message:" + e.getErrorMessage());
            // Request failed. Print the request ID.
            System.out.println("Request ID:" + e.getErrorRequestId());
            System.out.println("Host ID:" + e.getErrorHostId());
            e.printStackTrace();
        } catch (Exception e) {
            System.out.println("putObject failed");
            // Print other error information.
            e.printStackTrace();
        }
    }
}

Sample Code 2: Setting the Expiration Time for an Uploaded Object

For the API reference, see Configuring Object Metadata (SDK for Java).

The following code shows how to set the expiration time for object objectname in bucket examplebucket:

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import com.obs.services.ObsClient;
import com.obs.services.exception.ObsException;
import com.obs.services.model.ObjectMetadata;
import com.obs.services.model.SetObjectMetadataRequest;
import java.util.HashMap;
public class SetObjectExpiration002 {
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        // Obtain an AK/SK pair using environment variables or import the AK/SK pair in other ways. Using hard coding may result in leakage.
        // Obtain an AK/SK pair on the management console.
        String ak = System.getenv("ACCESS_KEY_ID");
        String sk = System.getenv("SECRET_ACCESS_KEY_ID");
        // (Optional) If you are using a temporary AK/SK pair and a security token to access OBS, you are advised not to use hard coding, which may result in information leakage.
        // Obtain an AK/SK pair and a security token using environment variables or import them in other ways.
        // String securityToken = System.getenv("SECURITY_TOKEN");
        // Enter the endpoint corresponding to the region where the bucket is located.
        String endPoint = "https://your-endpoint";
        // Obtain an endpoint using environment variables or import it in other ways.
        //String endPoint = System.getenv("ENDPOINT");
        
        // Create an ObsClient instance.
        // Use the permanent AK/SK pair to initialize the client.
        ObsClient obsClient = new ObsClient(ak, sk,endPoint);
        // Use the temporary AK/SK pair and security token to initialize the client.
        // ObsClient obsClient = new ObsClient(ak, sk, securityToken, endPoint);

        try {
            // Configure metadata for the object.
            SetObjectMetadataRequest request = new SetObjectMetadataRequest("examplebucket", "objectname");
            HashMap<String, String> userHeaders = new HashMap<>();
            // Set the expiration time of the object to five days.
            userHeaders.put("x-obs-expires","5");
            // Set the metadata storage method.
            userHeaders.put("x-obs-metadata-directive","REPLACE_NEW");
            request.setUserHeaders(userHeaders);
            ObjectMetadata metadata = obsClient.setObjectMetadata(request);
            System.out.println("setObjectMetadata successfully");
            System.out.println("UserMetadata:" + metadata.getUserMetadata("property1"));
        } catch (ObsException e) {
            System.out.println("setObjectMetadata failed");
            // Request failed. Print the HTTP status code.
            System.out.println("HTTP Code:" + e.getResponseCode());
            // Request failed. Print the server-side error code.
            System.out.println("Error Code:" + e.getErrorCode());
            // Request failed. Print the error details.
            System.out.println("Error Message:" + e.getErrorMessage());
            // Request failed. Print the request ID.
            System.out.println("Request ID:" + e.getErrorRequestId());
            System.out.println("Host ID:" + e.getErrorHostId());
            e.printStackTrace();
        } catch (Exception e) {
            System.out.println("setObjectMetadata failed");
            // Print other error information.
            e.printStackTrace();
        }
    }
}