Getting Started with AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Overview
Using AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), you can specify who can access which AWS services and resources, and under which conditions. IAM is a feature of your AWS account and is offered at no additional charge. To get started using IAM or if you have already registered with AWS, go to the AWS Management Console.
IAM video sessions and demos
Learn key IAM concepts by watching expert-led sessions and demonstrations.
AWS re:Invent 2022 - Harness IAM policies & rein in permissions with IAM Access Analyzer (SEC313)
A least-privilege journey: AWS IAM policies and Access Analyzer (55:59)
AWS re:Invent 2022 - A day in the life of a billion requests (SEC404)
10 easy and effective ways to secure your AWS environment (31:19)
AWS re:Invent 2022 - Security alchemy: How AWS uses math to prove security (SEC310)
Getting started with IAM and AWS Identity (1:02:15)
IAM tutorials and other resources
Use these end-to-end procedures for common tasks and other helpful resources to get started with IAM:
- Tutorial: Delegate access across AWS accounts by using IAM roles
- Tutorial: Create and attach your first customer managed policy
- Tutorial: Permit users to configure their credentials and MFA settings
- IAM User Guide: Getting started
Want to keep learning? See the IAM section in the Knowledge Center and all IAM tutorials in the documentation.