Setting Up Your AWS Account

Follow a step-by-step process to create an AWS account and its best practices.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is one of the oldest and largest cloud computing platforms, offering various services, including computing power, storage, databases, machine learning, analytics, and more. You need an AWS account to access the vast array of cloud services and resources offered by Amazon’s cloud computing platform.

Create an AWS account

Setting up an AWS account is relatively straightforward. To create your account, visit the AWS website and click the “Create an AWS Account” button. You can then provide contact and payment information and follow the rest of the steps to complete the sign-up process. Once the account is verified, you can log in to the AWS Management Console using the email address and password you used to create the account.

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