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Updated on 2023-09-11 GMT+08:00
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Obtaining an AK/SK

If an AK/SK has already been generated, skip this step. Find the downloaded AK/SK file, which is usually named credentials.csv.

The following figure shows an AK and SK.

Figure 1 Content of the credential.csv file

Procedure

  1. Log in to the console.
  1. Hover over the username in the upper right and choose My Credentials from the drop-down list.

  1. In the navigation pane on the left, choose Access Keys.
  2. Click Create Access Key.
  3. Enter a description, and click OK to download the access key. Keep the access key secure.

    Figure 2 Obtaining an access key

    For details about how to obtain a temporary AK/SK, see the IAM API Reference.