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Managing Access Keys for an IAM User

An access key comprises an access key ID (AK) and secret access key (SK) pair that is used when HUAWEI CLOUD is accessed using development tools, including APIs, CLI, and SDKs. Access keys cannot be used to log in to the console. AK is a unique identifier used in conjunction with SK to sign requests cryptographically, ensuring that the requests are secret, complete, and correct.

As an administrator, you can manage access keys for IAM users who have forgotten their access keys and do not have access to the console.

Click Security Settings in the row containing the IAM user, and then create or delete access keys.

Figure 1 Managing access keys for an IAM user
  • If a user is authorized to use the console, the user can manage access keys on the My Credentials page.
  • Access keys are identity credentials used to call APIs. The account administrator and IAM users can only use their own access keys to call APIs.
  • Creating an access key
    1. Click Create Access Key.
      Figure 2 Creating an access key

      Access keys have unlimited validity, and each user can have a maximum of two access keys. For security purposes, change the access keys of IAM users periodically.

    2. Enter the verification code or password.
    3. Click OK. An access key is automatically generated. Download the access key and provide it to the user.
  • Deleting an access key
    1. In the access key list, click Delete in the row containing the access key to be deleted.
      Figure 3 Deleting an access key
    2. Enter the verification code or password.
    3. Click Yes.
  • Enabling/Disabling an access key

    New access keys are enabled by default. To disable an access key, perform the following steps:

    1. In the access key list, click Disable in the row containing the access key you want to disable.
      Figure 4 Disabling an access key
    2. Enter the verification code or password, and click Yes.

    The method of enabling an access key is similar to that of disabling an access key.

Parent topic: IAM Users