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CLI Access

The CLI Access feature allows users to connect to their Object Storage account through a secure, API-based command-line interface. This enables automated operations, integration with scripts and tools, and bulk data management using familiar terminal commands.

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to enable, manage, and revoke CLI access from the Cloud Management Portal.

Accessing CLI Settings​

To manage CLI access for your Object Storage account:

  • Log in to your Cloud Management Portal.

  • Navigate to Add-on > Object Storage.

  • In the Object Storage Dashboard, scroll to the Object Storage Credentials section.

  • Click the Enable CLI Access button to begin the setup process.

Enabling CLI Access​

When you initiate the CLI setup:

  • A popup window will appear explaining the purpose of CLI access.

  • Click the Enable button to proceed, or Cancel to abort the operation.

  • Upon confirmation, the system will generate and display the following credentials:

    • Access Key

    • Secret Key

    • Endpoint URL

These credentials are unique to your object storage account and are required to authenticate CLI-based operations.

Important: Store your keys securely. Treat them like passwords and avoid sharing them in public repositories.

Regenerating Access & Secret Keys​

If you suspect that your keys are compromised or need to rotate them for security compliance:

  • Click the Regenerate Keys button.

  • A confirmation window will appear with the message:

    “Are you sure you want to regenerate the object storage key?”

Note: Regenerating keys will immediately invalidate the existing keys. Any tools, scripts, or systems currently connected using the old keys will lose access.

  • To proceed:

    • Type the word confirm in the text box.

    • Click Regenerate Keys.

  • The system will generate a new Access Key and Secret Key, which you can copy and use for future CLI operations.

Disabling CLI Access​

To revoke command-line access to your object storage account:

  • Click on the Disable Access button in the same section.

  • A confirmation dialog will appear with the message:

    “Are you sure you want to disable the Object Storage Command Line Interface (CLI)?”

    Warning: Disabling access will break any current CLI sessions and integrations using your access credentials.

  • Type the word confirm into the provided field.

  • Click the Disable button.

  • Within seconds, CLI access will be revoked. The access and secret keys will no longer be valid.

  • You can re-enable CLI access at any time by following the steps listed above under Enabling CLI Access.

How to Use the CLI Credentials​

Once CLI access is enabled, you can use the generated keys and endpoint URL with any S3-compatible CLI tools like:

  • aws-cli

    aws configure --profile my-object-storage AWS Access Key ID: <your-access-key> AWS Secret Access Key: <your-secret-key> Default region name: <your-region> Default output format: json

  • And then export endpoint:

    export AWS_ENDPOINT_URL=https://<your-endpoint-url>

  • s3cmd, rclone, and other compatible SDKs or tools can also be configured similarly.