Enabling One or Multiple CMKs¶
Scenario¶
This section describes how to use the management console to enable one or multiple CMKs. Only enabled CMKs can be used to encrypt/decrypt data. A new CMK is in the Enabled state by default.
Prerequisites¶
The CMK 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.Choose Security > Key Management Service . The key management page is displayed.
In the row containing the desired CMK, click Enable.
Figure 1 Enabling one CMK¶
In the dialog box that is displayed, click Yes to enable the CMK.
Note
To enable multiple CMKs at a time, select them and click Enable in the upper left corner of the list.