Terminal Commands

Terminal screenshot (Green border = user values from IAM credential)

• which aws -> Location of AWS folder
• aws --version or aws --v -> AWS version installed
• aws configure Configure AWS with IAM security credentials

Generating the IAM credentials

• Open AWS console, login and go to IAM Management Console.
• Click on Add Users

• Input User name and select your AWS credential type

• Attach policies

• Add tags

• Review your details

• Copy your credentials

• Let the system know that your sensitive information is residing in the .aws folder
• aws iam list-users -> Display IAM details in Terminal