Developer docs Backend developer documentation Tools and Debugging Current: Set up your AWS Account Set up your AWS Account Set up security credentialsMFA virtual deviceSign-in to AWS web consoleNavigate to IAM dashboard Users hereLocate your user and select the Security credentials tab.Beside Assigned MFA device, click ManageOn your mobile phone install a virtual MFA app:Google authenticatorMicrosoft authenticatorOther options for TOTP codesFollow the workflow for pairing a virtual MFA device with your phone app.Setup programmatic access1. Sign-in to AWS web console2. Navigate to IAM dashboard Users here3. Locate your user and select the Security credentials tab.4. Under Access Keys click Create access key. AWS will automatically create the keypair for you.Download the CSV file, copy key and secret.5. Note the access key ID and secret access key.In a terminal window create a new file ~/.aws/credentials. Into this file add the following: [default] region = us-gov-west-1 aws_access_key_id = <ACCESS_KEY> aws_secret_access_key = <SECRET_KEY> CODE Pasting the access and secret key from step 4.Help and feedbackGet help from the PlatformCreate an issue ticket to suggest changes to this pageSubmit a feature request ×