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Creating an AWS account

In this video Maarek guided me on how to create an AWS account, I signed up for a free tier account.

Key takeaways​

  • Visit the AWS website and click on the "Create an AWS Account" button.

  • Enter a root user email address and account name, then verify the email.

  • Create a secure password that meets specific criteria (minimum length, mix of char types).

  • User can choose between a free or paid account plan:

    • Free plan: No credit card required, automatically closes if credits run out.
    • Paid plan: Requires credit card for billing and supports production-ready workloads.

  • It is recommended to start with a free account for learning purposes.

  • Even with a free plan, credit/debit card information needed for identity verification (a A$1 charge made on my case, but it will be refunded).

  • Confirm identity via phone number and select a basic (free) support plan.

  • After signup, an email confirming account activation will be sent.

    Welcome to AWS - Your account with Free plan is ready
    Your account is now active and ready to use. Your free plan account includes:
    • USD $100 in AWS credits with opportunities to earn $100 more within the next 6 months
    • 30+ AWS services providing monthly free usage limits (https://aws.amazon.com/free/)
    • No charges within free plan limits unless you explicitly upgrade to a paid plan
    • AWS Basic Support for billing and account assistance

    Important information:
    • Your free plan expires on [6 months from today] or when credits are fully used
    • Your account will automatically upgrade to a paid plan if you commence use of AWS Organizations, or certain other AWS services and offers.

  • Instructions to log into the AWS console include using the root user email and following any prompts.

  • Congratulation on successfully creating an AWS account 🎉