---
title: MD_LIST_BUCKETS_FOR_SECRET
description: List S3 buckets visible to a named MotherDuck secret.
---

# MD_LIST_BUCKETS_FOR_SECRET

`MD_LIST_BUCKETS_FOR_SECRET()` lists the S3 buckets visible to the named secret.

:::note
This function takes a **secret name**, not a bucket name. It supports `S3` secrets only.
:::

## Syntax

```sql
FROM md_list_buckets_for_secret('<secret_name>');
```

## Output

| Column Name | Data Type | Value |
|-------------|-----------|-------|
| `name` | VARCHAR | Bucket name |
| `creation_date` | DATE | Bucket creation date |
| `region` | VARCHAR | Bucket region |
| `arn` | VARCHAR | Bucket ARN, when available |

## Example usage

```sql
FROM md_list_buckets_for_secret('__default_s3');
```


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