Step-by-Step Guide to Configure AWS CLI
If you're looking to manage your AWS resources efficiently, configuring the AWS Command Line Interface (CLI) is essential. In this guide, we'll walk you through the process step-by-step, ensuring you're set up for success.
1. Install the AWS CLI
Before you begin, ensure you have the AWS CLI installed on your system. If not, you can easily install it using package managers like pip (for Python) or Homebrew (for macOS).
If you're using Windows, you can download the AWS CLI MSI installer here and complete the installation
2. Access AWS IAM
Access the AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) service from your AWS console. This is where you'll manage user access and permissions.
3. Create IAM User (If Necessary)
If you don't have an existing IAM user, create one. It's best practice to create a dedicated IAM user with limited permissions rather than using your root account.
4. Obtain IAM User Credentials
Once you have an IAM user, obtain its access key ID and secret access key. These credentials will be used to authenticate your CLI requests.
5. Configure AWS CLI
Open your terminal or command prompt and run aws configure. Follow the prompts to enter your access key ID, secret access key, default region, and output format.
6. Verify Configuration
Verify your configuration by checking the ~/.aws/credentials and ~/.aws/config files on Unix-like systems or C:\Users\USERNAME\.aws\credentials and C:\Users\USERNAME\.aws\config on Windows.
7. Test AWS CLI
Test your CLI configuration by running a simple command like aws s3 ls. If it returns a list of S3 buckets without errors, your configuration is successful.
