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Create Read Only IAM User on AWS
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Goal

To create a new user that leverages the AWS ReadOnlyAccess policy in order to allow for account auditing.

Steps

  • Login to AWS and go to IAM
  • Navigate to the "Users" page and click "Add User" user_screen
  • Give the user a name and give them access to the AWS Console before clicking "next" select_user_access_types
  • Select the "Attach existing policies directly" option and search for the ReadOnlyAccess policy apply_policy_to_user
  • After selecting the correct policy, continue clicking "next" to create the user
  • Before closing the "Add User" screen, be sure to send the password and sign-on link to the user so that they can login with their new account create_user
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