Google cloud storage: change bucket region

Question

I'm using google cloud storage. I have created a bucket in US, and now I need to move it to EU, due to GDPR. Is there any way to change the bucket location?

If not, In case of removing the bucket and creating a new one instead - can I give it the same name? (as it is globally unique).

Answer 1

Yes, as per Cloud Storage documentation, you can move or rename your bucket:

• If there is no data in your old bucket, delete the bucket and create another bucket with a new name, in a new location, or in a new project.
• If you have data in your old bucket, create a new bucket with the desired name, location, and/or project, copy data from the old bucket to the new bucket, and delete the old bucket and its contents. (The link provided above describes this process).

Keep in mind that if you would like your new bucket to have the same name as your old bucket, you must move your data twice: an intermediary bucket temporarily holds your data so that you can delete the original bucket and free up the bucket name for the final bucket.