This section describes how to use the KMS console to enable one or more custom keys. Only enabled custom keys can be used to encrypt or decrypt data. A new custom key is in the Enabled state by default.
Prerequisites
The custom key you want to enable is in Disabled status.
Procedure
- Log in to the management console.
- Click
in the upper left corner of the management console and select a region or project. - Click
on the left and choose .
- Locate the target key in the list and click Enable in the Operation column.
- In the displayed dialog box, click OK to enable the key.Note
To enable multiple keys at a time, select them and click Enable in the upper left corner of the list.
Parent topic: Managing CMKs