# Step 4 - Create Access and Security Key

In the User Object store, click 'Access Keys'.

Once the access keys window opens, click 'Create access key'.

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This opens a window with your access and a secret key. If necessary, enter other details such as expiry/name/description/comments and click 'Create'.

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Copy and save the access and secret key details before proceeding. Additionally, after clicking 'Create,' min-Io prompts you to download and save the access key and security key details. This can be done by clicking the 'Download for import' tab.

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The access key is successfully created.

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