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Accessing a DCS Redis 4.0 or 5.0 Instance on the Console
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Access a DCS Redis instance through Web CLI. This function is supported only by DCS Redis 4.0 and 5.0 instances, and not by DCS Redis 3.0 instances.

.. note::

   -  Do not enter sensitive information in Web CLI to avoid disclosure.
   -  Keys and values cannot contain spaces.
   -  If the value is empty, **nil** is returned after the **GET** command is executed.

Prerequisites
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The DCS Redis 4.0 or 5.0 instance you want to access through Web CLI is in the **Running** state.

Procedure
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#. Log in to the DCS console.
#. Click |image1| in the upper left corner and select a region and a project.
#. In the navigation pane, choose **Cache Manager**.
#. In the row containing the desired instance, choose **More** > **Connect to Redis** to go to the Web CLI login page.
#. Enter the password of the DCS instance. On Web CLI, select the current Redis database, enter a Redis command in the command box, and press **Enter**.

.. |image1| image:: /_static/images/en-us_image_0000001194522775.png
