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Updated on 2022-02-21 GMT+08:00
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Obtaining the AK/SK

Each user can create a maximum of two Access Key ID/Secret Access Key (AK/SK) pairs. Once they are generated, they are permanently valid.

  • AK: unique ID associated with the SK. It is used together with the SK to sign requests.
  • SK: secret access key used in conjunction with an AK to sign requests cryptographically. It identifies a request sender and prevents the request from being modified.

Procedure

  1. Log in to the management console.
  2. Click the username in the upper right corner to access the account center.
  3. On the Basic Information page, click Manage.
  4. Obtain the project ID and AK/SK.

    1. Obtain the project ID.

      View the project ID in the project list.

    2. Obtain the AK/SK.
      1. Choose Access Keys in the navigation pane, click Create Access Key to create an access key.
      2. Enter the login password and verification code sent to your mailbox or mobile phone.
      3. Click OK to download an access key.

        Keep the key secure.

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