How to Create an IAM User
- Log in to the AWS Management Console
- Go to AWS Console.
- Use your root account credentials (the email and password you used to sign up for AWS).
- Access the IAM Dashboard
- In the search bar at the top of the page, type IAM and click on it.
- This will take you to the IAM (Identity and Access Management) dashboard.
- Create a New User
- On the left-hand menu, click on Users.
- Click the Add users button.
- Enter the User Details
- In the User name field, type the name for the user (e.g., "New-User").
- Under AWS access type, select Management Console access.
- Create a custom password or select the Autogenerated password option.
- (Optional) Enable the "User must create a new password at next sign-in" option.
- Assign Permissions
- On the next page, under Set permissions, choose Attach policies directly.
- Search for AdministratorAccess in the list.
- Check the box next to AdministratorAccess to assign full admin rights.
- Review and Create
- Review the details on the final page to ensure everything is correct.
- Click Create user.
- Share Login Information
- Once the user is created, AWS will provide a link to the console login page.
- Share the following details with me securely:
- The login link.
- The username.
- The temporary password (if autogenerated).
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