Security Credentials
This section describes the types of credentials you'll use when working with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
Console Password
- What it's for: Using the Console.
- Format: Typical password text string.
- How to get one: An administrator will provide you with a one-time password.
- How to use it: Sign in to the Console the first time with the one-time password, and then change it when prompted. Requirements for the password are displayed there. The one-time password expires in seven days. If you want to change the password later, see To change your Console password. Also, you or an administrator can reset the password in the Console or with the API (see To create or reset another user's Console password). Resetting the password creates a new one-time password that you'll be prompted to change the next time you sign in to the Console. If you're blocked from signing in to the Console because you've tried 10 times in a row unsuccessfully, contact your administrator.
- Note for Federated Users: Federated users do not use a Console password. Instead, they sign in to the Console through their identity provider.
API Signing Key
Instance SSH Key
Auth Token
- What it's for: Authenticating with third-party APIs that do not support Oracle Cloud Infrastructure's signature-based authentication. For example, use an auth token as your password with Swift clients.
- Format: Typical password text string.
- How to get one: See Working with Auth Tokens.
- How to use it: Usage depends on the service your are authenticating with. Typically, you authenticate with third-party APIs by providing your Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Console login, your auth token provided by Oracle, and your organization's Oracle tenant name.