How Do I Obtain an AK/SK Pair?

Procedure

  1. Log in to the console, hover your cursor over your username in the upper right corner, and select My Credentials.

  2. Click the Access Keys tab.

  3. Click Create Access Key, and enter the login password.

  4. Click OK. The credentials file is automatically downloaded.

  5. Obtain the AK/SK pair from the credentials file.

Note

Up to two access keys can be created for each user. An access key can be downloaded only right after it is created. Keep it secure after it is generated. If the Create Access Key button is grayed out, delete an access key first before creating one.