How to Sign up AWS platform

Step 1: Go to the AWS Signup Page

1. Visit the AWS Website: Open your web browser and go to aws.amazon.com.
2. Click on “Create an AWS Account”: On the AWS homepage, you’ll find a button or link that says “Create an AWS Account.” Click on it.

Step 2: Enter Your Account Information

1. Email Address: Enter your email address. This will be your AWS account login email.
2. Password: Choose a strong password and confirm it.
3. AWS Account Name: Enter a name for your AWS account. This is the name that will be associated with your account.

Step 3: Choose an AWS Support Plan

1. Basic Plan: This is free and offers limited support.
2. Developer, Business, or Enterprise Plans: These plans offer more support but come with a cost.

Step 4: Verify Your Email Address

1. Receive a Verification Code: AWS will send a verification code to the email address you provided.
2. Enter the Code: Check your email, find the verification code, and enter it into the AWS signup page.

Step 5: Provide Contact Information

1. Personal or Professional Account: Choose whether the account is for personal or business use.
2. Enter Your Contact Information: Provide your full name, phone number, country, and address.

Step 6: Provide Payment Information

1. Credit Card Details: Enter your credit card information. AWS requires a valid credit card, even for the free tier. You will not be charged for services that are covered under the AWS Free Tier.
2. Billing Address: Confirm or enter the billing address associated with your credit card.

Step 7: Verify Your Identity

1. Phone Verification: AWS will ask for your phone number and send you a verification code via SMS or an automated phone call.
2. Enter the Verification Code: Enter the code you received to verify your phone number.

Step 8: Select a Support Plan

1. Choose a Plan: You’ll need to select a support plan. If you’re just getting started, the “Basic” (free) plan should be sufficient.

Step 9: Confirm and Complete

1. Review Information: Review all the information you’ve entered.
2. Agree to the Terms: Make sure to read and agree to the AWS Customer Agreement.
3. Sign Up: Click the “Complete Sign Up” button to finalize your account setup.

Step 10: Access the AWS Management Console

1. Go to the AWS Management Console: After completing the signup process, you can log in to the AWS Management Console using your email and password.
2. Explore Services: Once logged in, you’ll have access to the full range of AWS services.

Notes:

• Free Tier: AWS offers a free tier that includes 12 months of free access to many services, so you can explore and try AWS without incurring charges.
• Billing Alerts: Set up billing alerts and monitor your usage to avoid unexpected charges.

About AWS Account ID

1. What is an AWS Account ID?

• The AWS Account ID is a 12-digit number that uniquely identifies your AWS account across all AWS services. It is used internally by AWS and can also be used by you to manage and reference your account in various scenarios.

2. Where to Find Your AWS Account ID

• AWS Management Console: You can find your AWS Account ID by logging into the AWS Management Console.
  1. Once logged in, click on your account name (or the “Account” dropdown) at the top right corner of the console.
  2. In the dropdown menu, select “My Account.”
  3. Your AWS Account ID will be displayed on the “My Account” page under the “Account Settings” section.
• Billing Dashboard: You can also find your Account ID in the AWS Billing Dashboard, under the “Account settings” section.

3. Uses of AWS Account ID

• Cross-Account Access: AWS Account IDs are often used in scenarios where multiple AWS accounts need to interact, such as setting up cross-account access with IAM roles or configuring shared billing.
• API Calls and Scripting: When using AWS APIs, command-line interfaces (CLI), or automation scripts, you might need to specify the AWS Account ID to ensure actions are performed on the correct account.
• Security: When setting up identity and access management (IAM) policies or using AWS Organizations, the AWS Account ID helps ensure that the policies and controls apply to the correct accounts.

4. Security Considerations

• Sharing Your Account ID: While sharing your AWS Account ID does not directly expose your account to security risks, it’s generally good practice to be cautious about who you share it with, especially in public forums or untrusted environments.
• IAM Roles and Permissions: If you’re setting up IAM roles for cross-account access, you will often need the AWS Account ID of the other account to correctly configure the role trust policies.

5. AWS Organizations

• Management of Multiple Accounts: If you are using AWS Organizations to manage multiple AWS accounts, each account within the organization will have its own unique Account ID. The management account (formerly known as the master account) will also have a unique AWS Account ID that is often used to manage the organization’s settings and billing.

6. Difference Between AWS Account ID and AWS Account Alias

• AWS Account ID: This is the 12-digit numeric identifier assigned to your account.
• AWS Account Alias: You can optionally create an account alias that replaces the numeric ID in the console login URL, making it easier to remember and share. For example, instead of using a URL like https://123456789012.signin.aws.amazon.com/console, you could set up an alias to use a URL like https://mycompany.signin.aws.amazon.com/console.

7. Changing Your AWS Account ID

• The AWS Account ID is automatically assigned when you create your account and cannot be changed. It is a permanent identifier for your AWS account.

A Canonical User ID in AWS is a unique identifier assigned to an AWS user when they create their account. This identifier is particularly relevant when dealing with Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service) permissions and cross-account access. Here’s a detailed look at the Canonical User ID:

1. What is a Canonical User ID?

• Definition: The Canonical User ID is a long alphanumeric string that uniquely represents an AWS account owner. It is automatically generated by AWS and is unique to each account.
• Usage: It is primarily used in Amazon S3 to identify the owner of a bucket or an object and to manage permissions when sharing resources between different AWS accounts.

2. Where to Find Your Canonical User ID

• AWS Management Console:
  1. Log in to the AWS Management Console.
  2. Click on your account name at the top right corner of the page, and then select “My Security Credentials” from the dropdown menu.
  3. On the “My Security Credentials” page, under the “Account identifiers” section, you will find your Canonical User ID.

3. Common Use Cases

• Amazon S3 Bucket Permissions: When setting up bucket policies or Access Control Lists (ACLs) in Amazon S3, you may need to specify the Canonical User ID of another AWS account to grant that account specific permissions (such as READ or WRITE access) to your bucket or objects.
• Cross-Account Access: The Canonical User ID is often used when granting cross-account access to resources in Amazon S3. For example, if you want to share a bucket with another AWS account, you would need their Canonical User ID to set the appropriate permissions.

4. Difference Between Canonical User ID and AWS Account ID

• Canonical User ID: This is a unique identifier primarily used within the context of S3 and is represented as a long alphanumeric string. It’s not easily human-readable and is not the same as the AWS Account ID.
• AWS Account ID: This is a 12-digit numeric identifier for your AWS account, used in various parts of AWS, not just S3.

5. Security Considerations

• Handling of Canonical User ID: While the Canonical User ID itself doesn’t expose sensitive information, it’s generally a good practice to handle it carefully, particularly when setting up cross-account permissions, to ensure that the correct accounts have access to your resources.
• Cross-Account Access: When granting access using Canonical User IDs, always verify that the ID corresponds to the intended AWS account to avoid mistakenly giving access to the wrong account.

6. Obtaining Another Account’s Canonical User ID

• Ask the Account Owner: If you need to grant permissions to another AWS account, you’ll need to ask the account owner for their Canonical User ID.
• No Direct Lookup: There isn’t a direct way to look up another account’s Canonical User ID through AWS APIs or the console; it must be provided by the account owner.

7. Example of Using Canonical User ID in an S3 ACL

• Here’s an example of how you might use a Canonical User ID in an S3 Access Control List (ACL):

  json

  {
  “Grantee“: {
  “ID“: “canonical-user-id-string”,
  “Type“: “CanonicalUser”
  },
  “Permission“: “FULL_CONTROL”
  }
  • • In this example, you replace "canonical-user-id-string" with the actual Canonical User ID of the account you want to grant FULL_CONTROL access to.

  8. Can You Change Your Canonical User ID?

  • No, the Canonical User ID is automatically generated by AWS and cannot be changed. It is a fixed identifier for your AWS account in the context of S3.