How to Find Your AccessKeyId for Alibaba Cloud OSS

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1. Log in to the Alibaba Cloud Console
   Start by navigating to the Alibaba Cloud official website in your browser. Log in using your account credentials to access the management console.

2. Navigate to RAM (Resource Access Management)
   Once logged in, locate your username or avatar in the top-right corner of the console. Click on it to reveal a dropdown menu. From there, select “Access Control” (also known as RAM). Alternatively, you can use the search bar at the top of the console, type “RAM,” and click to enter the RAM dashboard.

3. Access User Management
   In the RAM dashboard, look at the left-hand menu. Click on “Identity Management” and then select “Users”. This section allows you to manage all RAM users associated with your account.

   • If you haven’t created a sub-user yet, it’s highly recommended to do so. Using a sub-user instead of your main account for operations enhances security. To create a new user, follow the prompts in this section.

4. Locate or Create an AccessKey

   • Find the target user in the list and click on their name to enter the user details page.
   • Switch to the “AccessKey” tab.
   • If an AccessKey already exists, you’ll see the AccessKeyId listed here. The associated AccessKeySecret is hidden by default but can be revealed manually.
   • If no AccessKey exists, click “Create AccessKey”. The system will generate a new pair of AccessKeyId and AccessKeySecret for you.

5. Securely Store Your Credentials
   After creating a new AccessKey, Alibaba Cloud will display the AccessKeyId and AccessKeySecret. You’ll have the option to download this information or copy it manually. Important: The AccessKeySecret is shown only once during creation. If you lose it, you’ll need to generate a new AccessKey pair, as it cannot be retrieved later.