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What Should I Do If I Have Forgotten My Access Key (AK/SK)?

If you have forgotten your access key, you can delete it and create a new one. For details, see Access Keys.

If you are an IAM user, point to the account name in the upper right corner of the management console, choose Security Settings, click the Critical Operations tab, and check the enabling status of the Access Key Management feature.

  • Disabled: All IAM users under the account can manage (create, enable, disable, and delete) their own access keys.
  • Enabled: Only IAM users who have been granted the required permissions can manage access keys.

If you cannot manage your access keys, request the administrator to perform either of the following operations: