Obtaining Access Keys (AK/SK)
When you call APIs, you need to use the AK and SK for authentication. To obtain the AK and SK, perform the following steps:
- Log in to the console.
- Hover over the username in the upper right corner and choose My Credentials from the drop-down list.
- Choose Access Keys.
- Click Create Access Key.
- Enter an access key description (optional) and click OK.
- Enter the verification code sent to your virtual MFA device, or email, and click OK.
- Click Download to obtain the access key file.Note
Keep AKs and SKs properly to prevent information leakage.
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