Amazon Web Services (AWS) is essential for anyone looking to pursue a career in cloud computing. As most organizations today utilize cloud technologies, AWS skills are applicable across various industries. This blog serves as a Beginner’s Guide on how to create an AWS account, providing a step-by-step guide to help you set up your Amazon Web Services (AWS) account so that you can embark on your cloud computing journey.

What is AWS? 

AWS (Amazon Web Services) is a cloud platform that offers various services, such as computing power, storage, and databases, allowing businesses and developers to build and run applications online without needing their own servers.

Why choose AWS? 

1. Computing Speed: AWS offers the highest computing speed compared to any other Cloud platform, which helps with the faster processing of data and execution of tasks.

2. Flexibility: AWS offers high flexibility by allowing users to choose from a wide range of services based on their requirements, we can scale operations up or down easily and support various programming languages and frameworks.

3. Cost: AWS follows the Pay-as-you-go model, which means we will pay only for the resources we use, which helps to reduce our costs.

4. Community and Support: AWS has a large community of users and comprehensive documentation, making it easy for users to troubleshoot issues and learn effectively.

Steps to Create an AWS Account 

1) Visit the AWS Website 

Go to the AWS homepage in your in your favorite browser. 

2) Account Creation 

After navigating to the AWS homepage. Click on the Create an AWS Account button in the top right corner. 

Figure 1.1: AWS Homepage

3) Verification 

After clicking that button, you’ll be taken to another page where you’ll need to enter a valid email address and set up a username for your account. You can update the username later and click on the verify email address button.

Figure 1.2: Email Address Verification

You will receive a verfication code in your email. Enter the verification code and click on the verify button as shown in the image below:

Figure 1.3: Code Verification

4) Password Creation 

Enter the password of your choice and confirm it also. There are some conditions for password like length etc. Please make sure that all conditions are satisfied. After that click on the Continue (step 1 of 5) button 

Figure 1.4: Password Creation

 5) Account Information 

Next, you’ll need to select whether the account is for personal or business use and provide some personal details, such as your name, contact information, and address. Then, review the AWS Customer Agreement; if you agree, check the box and proceed to the next steps. 

Figure 1.5:  Contact Information

6) Payment Information 

Next, you need to provide your Credit or Debit card details. AWS uses this for verification, even for free tier usage. They may place a small, refundable charge on your card. After providing all the required details click on verify and continue (step 3 of 5) button. 

Figure 1.6: Payment Information

7) Identity verification 

Here, you’ll need to enter your mobile number and complete a security check. You’ll have the option to receive a code via phone call or text message. Finally, click the Text message (SMS) (step 4 of 5) button.  

Figure 1.7: Identity Verification

Enter the verification code to finish the identity verification process as shiwn below:

Figure 1.8: Code Verification

8) Choose a Plan 

Select a plan of your choice and click on the Complete sign up button.  

Figure 1.9: Choose a plan

9) Explore AWS Services 

Now click on the Go to the AWS Management Console button. You will be directed to the AWS console, where you can explore its services. The Free Tier lets you experiment with many services at no cost, but there are some limitations to it. 

Figure 1.10: Signup Completion

Congratulations, you have successfully set up your AWS account. Log in to the portal and start exploring its services.

Start your journey in AWS by joining the course AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner.

Chandraish Sinha

Chandraish Sinha is the Founder and President of Ohio Computer Academy, a leading institution committed to delivering high-quality IT education. With a passion for teaching and a belief in his company’s mission—Inspire, Educate & Evolve—Chandraish brings over 25 years of experience in the Information Technology industry.

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