Updated on 2024-04-15 GMT+08:00

How Do I Obtain an AK/SK?

  • Obtain and use the AK/SK of a public account. Ensure that the public account and AK/SK will not be deleted or disabled.
  • Each account can create a maximum of two AK/SK pairs. 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, hover the mouse pointer over the username in the upper right corner, and select My Credentials from the drop-down list.
  2. On the My Credentials page, click the Access Keys tab.
  3. Click Add Access Key, enter the key description, and click OK.
  4. Click Download.

    Obtain the AK and SK from the credentials file.

    Keep the AK/SK secure.