AWS CLI with IAM
AWS CLI with IAM
We can quickly create IAM group, IAM user, and policy using CLI.
- AWS CLI with IAM
- 1. Create an IAM Group
- 2. Create an IAM User
- 3. Add User to Group
- 4. Check Group Details
- 5. Generate Access Key
- 6. Delete Access Key
1. Create an IAM Group
Use the following command to create a new IAM group:
aws iam create-group --group-name dev
You can name the group whatever fits your use case.
2. Create an IAM User
Next, create a new IAM user:
aws iam create-user --user-name dev-1
Ensure that each user is properly assigned unique permissions.
3. Add User to Group
Now, add the user to the created group:
aws iam add-user-to-group --user-name dev-1 --group-name dev
4. Check Group Details
You can verify the group and user details with:
aws iam get-group --group-name dev
5. Generate Access Key
Generate the Access Key for the user with:
aws iam create-access-key --user-name dev-1
6. Delete Access Key
To delete an Access Key, use the following command:
aws iam delete-access-key --user-name dev-1 --access-key-id AKIAIOSFODNN7EXAMPLE
Always ensure to securely manage and delete access keys that are no longer in use.