Generating a New Access Key
Step 1: Open Section
To generate a new access key, please follow the steps below:
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Find the "Access Keys" section in the left-hand navigation menu and click on it.
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Click on the "Generate a New Access Key" button within the "Access Key" section. Upon clicking, a modal dialog box will appear on the screen, displaying a form for generating the access key.
Step 2: Generate Access Key
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Within the modal dialog form, you will find a dropdown menu labeled "Key Expiry." This dropdown allows you to select the desired expiration period for the access key. The available options are as follows:
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Once you have selected the desired expiration period, click on the "Generate" button within the modal dialog form. This action will create a new access key based on your selected expiration period.
* 1 hour
* 12 Hours
* A day
* A month
* 3 month
* 6 month
* A year
By default, the expiration period is set to 10 years. If you prefer a different expiration period, select the appropriate option from the dropdown menu.
Step 3: Copy and Save Access Key
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After generating the access key, you have two options for copying it:
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Manual Copying: You can manually copy the access key from the modal dialog box. Simply highlight the generated key and use the standard copy command (Ctrl+C on Windows or Command+C on macOS) to copy it to the clipboard.
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Copy to Clipboard Button: Alternatively, you can utilize a "Copy to Clipboard". Clicking this button will automatically copy the generated access key to your clipboard, ready for pasting.
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Congratulations! You have successfully generated a new access key and copied it to the clipboard
Please note that access keys are sensitive credentials. Keep them secure and avoid sharing them with unauthorized individuals. It is good practice to periodically review and rotate your access keys for enhanced security.