AWS CLI log in command

Question

I am starting into the AWS world and I recently configured my local environment to connect to my AWS account through the terminal, but I’m having a hard time finding the correct command to log in. Could someone please point me how to do this.

Thank you beforehand

Answer 1

The AWS CLI does not "log in". Rather, each individual request is authenticated with a set of credentials (similar to a username and password). It's a bit like making a phone call -- you do not need to "log in" to your telephone. Instead, the system is configured to already know who you are.

To store credentials for use with the AWS CLI, you can run the aws configure command. It will prompt you for an Access Key and Secret Key, which will be stored in a configuration file. These credentials will then be used with future AWS CLI commands.

If you are using your own AWS Account, you can obtain an Access Key and Secret Key by creating an IAM User in the Identity and Access Management (IAM) management console. Simply select programmatic access to obtain these credentials. You will need to assign appropriate permissions to this IAM User. (It is not recommended to use your root login for such purposes.)