Sign in to the AWS Management Console as an IAM user
AnIAM useris an identity created within an AWS account that has permission to
interact with AWS resources. IAM users sign-in using their account ID or alias, their user
name, and a password. IAM user names are configured by your administrator. IAM user names can
be either friendly names, such asZhang,or email addresses such as
zhang@example.IAM user names can't include spaces, but can
include upper and lower case letters, numbers, and the symbols+ =,. @ _ -.
Tip
If your IAM user has multi-factor authentication (MFA) enabled, you must have access to the authentication device. For details, seeUsing MFA devices with your IAM sign-in page.
To sign in as an IAM user
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Open the AWS Management Console athttps://console.aws.amazon /
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The main sign-in page appears. ChooseIAM user,enter the account ID (12 digits) or alias, and selectNext.
Note
You might not have to enter your account ID or alias if you've previously signed in as the IAM user with your current browser or if you are using your account sign-in URL.
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Enter your IAM user name and password and chooseSign in.
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If MFA is enabled for your IAM user, you then authenticate using it. For more information, seeUsing multi-factor authentication (MFA) in AWS.
After authentication the AWS Management Console opens to the Console Home page.
Additional information
If you want more information about IAM users, refer to the following resources.
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For an overview of IAM, seeWhat is Identity and Access Management?
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For details about AWS account IDs, seeYour AWS account ID and its alias.
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For step-by-step directions on how to reset your IAM user password, seeI forgot my IAM user password for my AWS account.
