Access Keys

RustFS access keys are the core credentials of the RustFS system, used for identity authentication and operation authorization, and are very useful in API and SDK scenarios. This chapter introduces the creation and deletion of RustFS access keys.

Prerequisites:

• An available RustFS instance. You can refer to the Installation Guide for installation.

Creating Access Keys

1. Log in to the RustFS UI console.
2. In the left navigation bar, select Access Keys.
3. On the access keys page, in the upper right corner, click Add Access Key.
4. Enter the key's expiration time, name, and description, then click Submit.
5. (Optional but recommended). On the access key page that appears, select Copy or Export to save the access key for future use.

Deleting Access Keys

1. Log in to the RustFS UI console.
2. In the left navigation bar, select Access Keys.
3. On the access keys page, select the access key you want to delete.
4. Select the Delete button on the right side of the access key or Delete Selected Items in the upper right corner to delete the access key.