How to Connect to AWS CLI Using AWS Keys | Configure AWS CLI Step-by-Step

In this detailed tutorial, you’ll learn **how to connect to AWS CLI using AWS Access Keys** so you can securely manage your AWS services directly from the terminal. Whether you’re a beginner or a cloud professional, this guide will help you **set up AWS CLI**, configure your credentials, and test your connection to AWS.

The **AWS Command Line Interface (AWS CLI)** allows you to interact with AWS services like **S3, EC2, Lambda, IAM, and more** using simple commands. By configuring AWS CLI with your **Access Key ID** and **Secret Access Key**, you can easily manage cloud resources without logging into the AWS Management Console.

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**What You’ll Learn in This Video:**

* What AWS CLI is and why it’s useful
* How to install AWS CLI on **Windows, macOS, and Linux**
* How to generate AWS Access Keys from the AWS Management Console
* Configuring AWS CLI using `aws configure`
* Setting the default AWS region and output format
* Verifying AWS CLI configuration
* Running your first AWS CLI command

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**Step-by-Step Setup:**

1⃣ **Install AWS CLI**

* Download and install from the official AWS website:
[https://aws.amazon.com/cli/](https://aws.amazon.com/cli/)
* Verify installation:

```bash
aws --version
```

2⃣ **Generate AWS Keys**

* Go to **AWS Management Console** → **IAM** → **Users** → Select your user → **Security Credentials** → Create Access Key.

3⃣ **Configure AWS CLI**
Run the command:

```bash
aws configure
```

Enter the following:

* AWS Access Key ID
* AWS Secret Access Key
* Default region name (e.g., `us-east-1`)
* Default output format (`json`, `text`, or `table`)

4⃣ **Verify Configuration**

```bash
aws sts get-caller-identity
```

This confirms your CLI is successfully connected to AWS.

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**Pro Tips:**

* Never share your AWS keys publicly.
* Use **IAM roles** for better security in production.
* Store multiple AWS profiles using:

```bash
aws configure --profile profile_name
```

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