How to get your AWS Access Key ID and Secret Access Key

Since Amazon has re-designed AWS website again so most of AWS users face an issue in finding out their AWS Access Key ID and Secret Access Key today.

Due to the huge amount of information on the AWS site it is easy to get lost at the first time. Luckily, in this tutorial we will show you how to find AWS Access Key ID and Secret Access Key.

Steps of Finding out AWS Access Key ID and Secret Access Key

Step 1. Visit the Amazon Web Services web console.

Step 2. Click My Account/Console at the top right corner of the web page. In this case User Name is Alexander.

Step 3. In the drop-down list click the “Security Credentials” option.

 

Step 4. Then you will be redirected to the “Your Security Credentials” page and see the following pop-up window:

 

Click on the “Continue to Security Credentials” button.

Step 5. Click on the “Access Keys (Access Key ID and Secret Access Key)” to extend the list of keys.

Step 6. Now you can see a list of your actual and deleted Access Key IDs. Write them down or save them.

 

Step 7. To find out your Secret Key by clicking on the “Security Credentials” link on the notification box below.

 

Step 8. You will be redirected to the “Sign In” page where you will be asked to specify your AWS credentials once again. Enter your email address and password, click the “Sign in using our secure server” button to continue.

 

Step 9. Now you are on the legacy Security Credentials page. Scroll down until you see the Access Credentials box, where you can see your Access Key IDs again.

 

Step 10. Click on the “Show” link in the “Secret Access Key” column. In the opened window you shall see your Secret Access Key. Write it down or save it.

 

After you have found your AWS Access Key ID and Secret Access Key, you can add Amazon S3 account to Multcloud easily. Enter whatever you want for Display Name but the one easy-to-remember first!

 

Now, enjoy your Amazon S3 account in MultCloud pelase!