Log in to AWS using Access Key ID and Secret Access Key ID

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richersoon picture richersoon · Nov 27, 2014 · Viewed 26.3k times · Source

In AWS, how do I use my Access Key ID and Secret Access Key?

I can't use them in IAM users sign-in link.

Answer

helloV picture helloV · Nov 27, 2014

Access Key ID and Secret Access Key are for API/CLI/SDK access. For IAM sign-in (dashboard) you need the username and password. When a new IAM user is added, the user gets username, password, access key and secret key, and the IAM URL from the IAM admin.

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