# Accessing Buckets

## Creating a Key for Accessing Buckets in Object Storage

To access buckets in Krutrim Cloud’s **Object Storage**, you need to generate an API key using the Key Management Service (KMS). Follow the steps below to create and securely store your key.

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### Steps to Create a Bucket API Key

1. **Navigate to KMS**
   * From the Krutrim Cloud Console, go to the **Key Management Service** section.
2. **Go to the Storage Section**
   * Inside KMS, select the **Storage** tab to view storage-related key options.
3. **Create a Bucket API Key**
   * Click on **Create Bucket API Key** to start the key generation process.
4. **Select Region**
   * Choose the region where your bucket resides.
   * This ensures the generated key will have access to buckets in that region.
5. **Create Key**
   * Click **Create** to generate your new API key.
6. **Retrieve Public and Private Keys**
   * Once created, you will be shown a **Public Key** and a **Private Key**.

{% hint style="warning" %}
The **Private Key** will only be displayed once.

* Copy and store it in a secure location immediately.
* Losing this key means you will have to generate a new one.
  {% endhint %}

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### Usage

* Use the **Private Key** along with the **Public Key** to authenticate and access your buckets in Block Storage via APIs or SDKs.
* Ensure your private key is never exposed in public code repositories or logs.

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**Security Best Practices**

* Store your private key in a secure password manager or encrypted vault.
* Rotate keys periodically for enhanced security.
* Revoke unused keys from the KMS to reduce exposure risks.


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