# Amazon S3 Tables add server access logging

> Amazon now lets you enable free server access logs for S3 Table buckets, helping you audit table activity and track costs.

Oossa · 2026-11-10 · https://oossa.com/en/amazon-s3-tables-add-server-access-logging

Amazon S3 Tables can now record every request made to table buckets. The logs include who called, what operation, table name, namespace, response status and timing. Logs are written to a regular S3 bucket in the same account and region at no extra charge; you only pay for the log storage. The same space‑delimited format used for normal S3 buckets means existing Athena or DuckDB queries can be reused. The feature is available in all AWS regions that support S3 Tables and can be turned on via the console, CLI, SDKs or CloudFormation.

## The facts

- Logging became available on 2026-11-10
- Log delivery is free; you only pay for storage

## Why it matters

Security auditors can now track S3 Table access without additional logging costs.

## Sources & references

1. [Amazon S3 Tables now support S3 server access logging](https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2026/11/amazon-s3-tables-server-access-logging/) – AWS, 2026-11-10

Last updated: 2026-11-10