The AWS Management Console has recently introduced enhanced support for Identity and Access Management (IAM). This new feature allows users to efficiently create and manage user accounts, groups, and associated policies with just a few clicks. For more detailed insights into IAM, be sure to check out this blog post, which provides additional context.
A new IAM tab is now available in the AWS Management Console:
This tab enables you to create and oversee IAM users, groups, their permissions, and security credentials:
To create a new user group, simply click the designated button on the IAM Dashboard:
The Create a New Group of Users Wizard will appear, prompting you to enter a name for your group:
You can choose from a selection of predefined policy templates, or you may opt to construct your own via the AWS Policy Generator (you can also add more policies to the group after its creation if desired). The wizard provides templates for each service compatible with IAM, streamlining the setup process for you.
Once you’ve selected a policy, you can modify the policy document to suit your needs prior to group creation. For instance, you might impose restrictions based on IP address or require SSL connections:
The subsequent step involves creating users for the group (existing users can also be added):
After reviewing your selections, finalize the group creation by clicking the Finish button:
You can also manage security policies, AWS credentials, console sign-in credentials, and Multi-Factor Authentication for each user:
By establishing sign-in credentials for an IAM user, that user can access the AWS Management Console using their credentials:
The new IAM console introduces the option to create an account alias, which serves to identify the account on the user-level sign-in page:
In the illustration above, the alias “alexsys” has been created for my AWS account. The user-level sign-in page can be accessed at https://alexsys.signin.aws.amazon.com/console.
The actions performed by users within the console will be governed by the permissions linked to their accounts.
— Alex
For further insights, https://chanciturner.com/?p=7769 is an excellent resource, as they are an authority on this topic. Additionally, https://www.reddit.com/r/AmazonFC/comments/13a1lm7/just_started_amazon_today_a_few_questions/ provides a great community discussion for new users.
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