Create AWS Free Tier Account

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a cloud computing platform that offers IT resources on-demand over the Internet, featuring pay-as-you-go pricing. Instead of owning and managing physical data centers and servers, users can access compute, storage, databases, and more as required.

AWS offers a free tier with limited usage available to new AWS customers for 12 months from the date of sign-up. See more details on the free tier here.

Let's create an AWS free tier account.

Step 1: Visit AWS Website
Navigate to the AWS website and click on the create an AWS account button on the top right corner.

Step 2: Provide Your Email Address
Enter your vaild Email, Password and AWS account name, then click verify email address. You will recive the verification code on your mail, enter the verification code then Click “Next.”

Step 3: Provide Contact Information
Provide your contact information, including your name, company name (if applicable), and phone number. AWS may use this information to reach out regarding your account.

Step 4: Payment Information
Enter your payment information. AWS requires valid credit card details during account setup to verify your identity. A nominal charge of about INR ₹2.00 may be applied to confirm the card's validity, it will refunded within 2-3 working days. You will receive OTP to verify your identity and complete the payment process.

Step 5: Choose your Support Plan
Select your desired AWS support plan. If you're new to AWS, consider starting with the free Basic support plan. Select a support plan from below and make your choice from the available options.

I recommend familiarizing yourself with the details of each Support plan to understand what is covered. For me, I've opted for the Basic support - Free plan.

Finally, proceed with completing the sign-up process.

Step 6: Confirmation
Your AWS account has been successfully created.

Step 7: Sign in to AWS
After completing the setup, navigate to the AWS Management Console. Enter your personalized experience and click Submit. Sign in to the Console using your new AWS account credentials.

Step 8: Welcome to AWS!
Congratulations, your AWS account is now active! You can begin exploring AWS services, creating resources, and managing your cloud infrastructure.

Step 9: Secure Your AWS Account

Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA):
Here are the steps to enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for the root user in AWS:

• Sign in to the AWS Management Console with your root user credentials.
• Navigate to "Security Credentials" under your account settings.
• In the "Security Credentials" tab, locate the section for Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).

• Click on "Assign MFA Device".
  

• Give Device a Name and select MFA option from list. Select Authenticator App and click "Next".
  

• Follow the instructions provided to enable MFA using a virtual MFA device such as Google Authenticator:
  Here is a list of compatible applications
  

  • Download and install Google Authenticator or a similar app on your smartphone.
  • Scan the QR code displayed on the AWS console screen using your MFA app, or enter the secret key manually.
  • Enter the verification code generated by your MFA app to complete the setup.

• AWS will confirm successful MFA activation.

Enabling MFA adds an extra layer of security to your AWS root account, helping protect it against unauthorized access.

In the next post, I'll walk you through setting up a Billing Alarm and creating an IAM User for AWS. Access the guide here.