Enabling One or More CMKs¶
This section describes how to use the KMS console to enable one or more CMKs. Only enabled CMKs can be used to encrypt or decrypt data. A new CMK is in the Enabled state by default.
Prerequisites¶
The CMK you want to enable is in Disabled status.
Procedure¶
Log in to the management console.
Click
in the upper left corner of the management console and select a region or project.Click
. Choose Security > Key Management Service. The Key Management Service page is displayed.
In the row containing the desired CMK, click Enable.
In the dialog box that is displayed, click Yes to enable the CMK.
Note
To enable multiple CMKs at a time, select them and click Enable in the upper left corner of the list.