Create Additional Users in AWS: A Comprehensive Guide
In this article, we'll guide you through the process of creating additional users in Amazon Web Services (AWS) with ease. We'll cover the key concepts, subtitles, and detailed context on the topic, using proper HTML formatting.
Prerequisites
Before we dive into the steps of creating additional users, ensure you have the following:
- An AWS account
- AWS Management Console access
Accessing the IAM Console
To begin, sign in to the AWS Management Console, then navigate to the Services dropdown menu and select Identity and Access Management (IAM).
Creating New Users
In the IAM dashboard, follow these steps to create new users:
- Click on Users and then click the Add users button.
- Set user details:
- Enter a
User namefor each new user (e.g.,user1,user2). - Select the desired
Access type: Programmatic access or AWS Management Console access (or both).
Here's an example of the HTML code for adding users with programmatic access:
<form>
<div><label>User name</label><input type="text" name="user-name" /></div>
<div><label>Access type</label><select name="access-type">
<option value="programmatic">Programmatic access</option>
<option value="console">AWS Management Console access</option>
<option value="both">Both</option>
</select></div>
</form>
Assigning Permissions
After creating the users, you'll need to assign permissions. This can be done through groups, roles, or custom policies.
- Groups: Group users with similar access requirements and assign policies to the group.
- Roles: Use for temporary access or cross-account access.
- Custom policies: Create and assign custom policies for specific user needs.
Reviewing and Creating Users
Review the user details and permissions, then click Create users to complete the process. You'll then be provided with the user's access key ID and secret access key (for programmatic access) or a password (for console access). Keep these details safe.
Summary
In this article, we've discussed the steps to create additional users in AWS, covering the following:
- Accessing the IAM console
- Creating new users
- Assigning permissions (groups, roles, custom policies)
- Reviewing and creating users
References
- AWS Identity and Access Management User Guide (Book)
- Getting Started with AWS Identity and Access Management ( Online resource)