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Obtaining AWS Credentials

You can obtain AWS credentials to use the AWS CLI or other command line tools.

  1. Log in to the AWS Console

  2. Select the account you wish to access programmatically

  3. Choose the Command line or programmatic access options

  4. Follow the instructions on screen to retrieve your credentials.

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