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Setup Guide

This guide walks you through creating an AWS account and obtaining the credentials required to use the AWS SQS connector.

Step 1: Log in to the AWS Console​

Access the AWS Management Console. New users can sign up for a free account.

Step 2: Create an IAM user​

  1. In the AWS Management Console, search for IAM in the services search bar and select it.

    Search IAM

  2. Select Users in the left navigation pane.

    Select Users

  3. Select Create user.

    Create user

  4. Enter a suitable User name and select Next.

    Specify user details

  5. Set permissions by adding the user to a group, copying permissions, or attaching policies directly (for example, AmazonSQSFullAccess). Select Next.

    Set user permissions

  6. Review the details and select Create user.

    Review and create user

Step 3: Get the access key ID and secret access key​

  1. Select the user you just created from the Users list.

    Select user

  2. Go to the Security credentials tab and select Create access key.

    Create access key

  3. Select your use case and select Next.

    Select use case

  4. Copy the Access key ID and Secret access key. Use these credentials to authenticate your integration with Amazon SQS.

    Retrieve access key

warning

The secret access key is shown only once. Copy both values immediately or download the CSV file. If lost, you must create a new access key pair.