Get access key

An access key consist of an 'access key ID' and a 'secret access key' and is necessary for getting API authentication tokens. The permissions of a access key are determined by the IAM role assigned to the user in the chosen project. The following is to get a access key.

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Please manage your access keys securely. Do not provide your access keys to any unauthorized party.

1. Sign in to the KakaoCloud Console and go to Profile (top right) > Access key.

2. Re-enter your password and click the [Confirm password] button.
3. In the Access key tab, select [Create access key].

4. In the popup window, enter the necessary information and click the [Create] button.

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   Access keys can be created with a maximum of 2 per project.

5. Verify the generated access key information and click the [Copy] button to paste the information to a clipboard or other storage.

   • If a user is removed from a project, the issued access key automatically expires.
   • Access keys cannot be temporarily suspended.

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Once you close the Create access key popup, the Access key ID and Secret access key information cannot be retrieved again. Therefore, it's advised to copy and securely store this information.

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For instructions on how to use the access key to obtain an API authentication token, please refer to the API preparation.