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# Generate a Key
For each user, an Object Storage Key is generated automatically, which is activated when the user is granted permission to use the IONOS S3 Object Storage. A maximum of five unique Object Storage Keys can be created per user for different S3 applications. For more information, see [Access keys](/cloud/~/revisions/bM7yG7XCmGE9IxWqMpBu/managed-services/s3-object-storage/concepts/key-management.md#access-keys).
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**Prerequisite:** Make sure you have the corresponding permission to create the Object Storage. Only contract owners and administrators with the Object-Storage-Key can set up the object storage.
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To create Object Storage keys, follow these steps:
1\. In the **DCD**, go to **Menu** > **Storage** > **IONOS S3 Object Storage**.
2\. In the **Key management** tab, go to the **Access keys** section and click **Generate a key**.
3\. Confirm key generation by clicking **Generate**.
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**Result:** A new access key for IONOS S3 Object Storage is successfully generated and is in `active` status by default.
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You can copy the **Access Key** and **Secret Key** from the respective fields to sign in to other Object Storage applications.
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To deactivate or delete keys, see [Manage Keys](/cloud/~/revisions/bM7yG7XCmGE9IxWqMpBu/managed-services/s3-object-storage/how-tos/manage-keys.md).
## Generate a key for other users
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**Prerequisite:** Make sure you have the corresponding permission to create the Object Storage. Only contract owners and administrators with the Object-Storage-Key can set up the object storage and manage keys for other users.
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1\. In the **DCD**, go to **Menu** > **Management** > **Users & Groups**.
2\. Select the user from the **Users** list and click the **Object Storage Keys** tab.
3\. Click **+ Generate Key** and confirm key generation by clicking **OK**.
4\. Confirm the action by clicking **OK**.
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**Result:** A new access key for IONOS S3 Object Storage is successfully generated for the user and is in `active` status by default.
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You can copy **Key** and **Secret** from the respective fields to sign in to other object storage applications.
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To deactivate or delete keys, see [Manage Keys](/cloud/~/revisions/bM7yG7XCmGE9IxWqMpBu/managed-services/s3-object-storage/how-tos/manage-keys.md).
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