Obtaining Access Keys (AK/SK)

When calling an API, you need to use the AK/SK to verify the signature. To obtain the AK/SK, perform the following steps:

  1. Log in to the console.
  2. Hover the cursor on the username in the upper right corner and select My Credentials from the drop-down list.
  3. In the navigation pane, select Access Keys.
  4. Click Create Access Key to go to the Create Access Key page.
  5. Enter a description (optional) and click OK.
  6. Click Download to obtain the access key file.

    Keep the AK/SK file properly to prevent information leakage.

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