What is AWS?

AWS (Amazon Web Services) is a cloud computing service by Amazon. It provides a great variety of online services over the internet — such as storage, databases, servers, and others — so you don't have to purchase and maintain your own hardware.

Why choose AWS?
✔ Secure: Advanced security features to meet the most stringent needs.

✔ Compliant: Deep controls, auditing and wide security accreditations.

✔ Hybrid: Construct hybrid architectures that extend your on-premises infrastructure to the Cloud.

✔ Scalable: Use as much or as little as you want, and scale up and down as needed with just a few minutes' notice.

How to create an account on AWS

The first step in granting access to AWS services and resources is creating an account. To create your account, take the following actions:

Step 1: Enter account Information:

• Enter your email address as the Root user email.
  Then, update the AWS account name and click Verify email address.
  AWS will send a verification email with a code to the email you entered.
• Next, create a Root user password, confirm it by typing it again, and click Continue.

Step 2: Add contact information:

• Choose ‘Personal’ or ‘Business’ – Both types have the same features.
• Enter your details – If it's a business account, use the company phone number instead of a personal one for better security.
• Agree to the AWS Customer Agreement.
• Click ‘Continue’.
• Check your email – You’ll get a confirmation that your account is created.
• Sign in using the email and password you used to register.

Note: You won’t be able to use AWS services until your account is fully activated

Step 3: Add a Payment Method

• On the Billing Information page, enter your payment details, then click "Verify" and "Add".
• If you want to use a different billing address, select "Use a new address", then click "Verify" and "Continue".

Step 4: Verify your Phone Number

• Choose how you want to get your verification code (like text or call).
• Select your country code from the list.
• Enter your mobile phone number where you can be reached right away.
• If you see a CAPTCHA (a test to prove you're not a robot), type the code shown and submit.
• Wait for an automated call or text message with a PIN.
• Enter the PIN you received and click Continue.

Step 5: Choose an AWS Support Plan

• On the 'Select a support plan' page, pick one of the support plans listed.

Step 6: Complete Sign up

• After you select a Support plan, you'll see a confirmation page saying your account is being activated. This usually takes just a few minutes, but it can take up to 24 hours.