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How do I create an AWS profile?

Last updated on September 25, 2022 @ 6:07 pm

AWS profiles are a great way to quickly create and manage sets of AWS credentials. To create an AWS profile, follow these steps:

1. Open the AWS Management Console and select the IAM role you want to create a profile for.

2. On the left-hand side of the screen, select Roles.

3. Select the Create New Role button.

4. On the Role Type page, select AWS Profile.

5. On the Profile Name page, provide a name for your profile.

6. On the Profile Description page, provide a description of your profile.

7. On the Condition page, select the profiles you want to include in your profile.

8. On the Assume Role Conditions page, select the conditions you want to apply to your profile.

9. On the Permissions page, select the permissions you want to grant to your profile.

10. On the Review page, confirm your profile creation.

Now that you have created your profile, you can use it to create credentials for your AWS account. To create AWS credentials using your profile, follow these steps:

PRO TIP: If you are not familiar with the AWS platform, we recommend that you seek help from someone who is before attempting to create an AWS profile. Incorrectly configuring your AWS profile can result in unexpected charges on your account.

1. Open the AWS Management Console and select the IAM role you want to use your profile for. Select the My Profile button. On the Profile Type page, select AWS Credentials. On the Credentials page, select the credentials you want to use. On the Review page, confirm your credentials creation.

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