Day 1 - How to Create an AWS Free Tier Account

Rahul J KerolliRahul J Kerolli
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Welcome to Day 1 of our AWS journey

Today, we’ll walk through the process of creating an AWS Free Tier account. This account will give you access to a range of AWS services for free, allowing you to explore and experiment without any cost. Let’s get started

Step-by-Step Guide to Creating an AWS Free Tier Account

Step 1: Visit the AWS Website

Go to the AWS homepage. Here, you’ll find a wealth of information about the services AWS offers.

Step 2: Click on 'Create an AWS Account'

On the top right corner of the AWS homepage, click on the "Create an AWS Account" button.

Step 3: Enter Your Email Address and Create a Password

Fill in your email address, choose an account name, and create a password. Click "Continue."

AWS sign-up page screenshot. The left side promotes exploring Free Tier products with a new AWS account, including a link to aws.amazon.com/free and an illustration of a hand with floating cubes. The right side prompts users to create their password with a message that their email address has been successfully verified. Below are fields for entering and confirming the root user password, and buttons to continue or sign in to an existing AWS account.

Step 4: Enter Your Contact Information

Choose “Personal – for your own projects, Provide your contact details, including your full name, address, and phone number. Ensure that the information is accurate.

The image is a sign-up page for AWS (Amazon Web Services). On the left, there is a section labeled "Free Tier offers" that describes three types of free offers: Always free, 12 months free, and Trials. On the right, there is a "Sign up for AWS" form asking for contact information, including Full Name, Phone Number, Country or Region, Address, City, State, Province, or Region, and Postal Code. At the bottom, there is a checkbox to agree to the AWS Customer Agreement, and a "Continue (step 2 of 5)" button.

Step 5: Enter Payment Information

Even though the AWS Free Tier provides many free services, AWS requires a credit card to verify your identity. Enter your payment information and click "Verify and Continue."

Sign-up page for AWS showing billing information fields. Users are prompted to enter their credit or debit card number, expiration date, cardholder's name, CVV, and billing address. A note indicates a temporary hold of up to $1 USD for identity verification. Options for PAN information are also present. A "Verify and Continue" button is at the bottom.

Step 6: Confirm Your Identity

AWS will send a verification code to your phone number. Enter the code you receive to confirm your identity.

AWS sign-up screen prompting the user to confirm their identity by entering a verification code. The page includes an input box for the code, a "Continue" button, and links to privacy policy, terms of use, and cookie preferences.

Step 7: Select a Support Plan

Choose the Basic Support Plan, which is free. You can upgrade to a paid support plan later if needed.

Signup page for AWS with three support plan options: Basic Support (free), Developer Support (from $29/month), and Business Support (from $100/month). A section for Enterprise-level support is available, and the "Complete sign up" button is highlighted at the bottom.

Step 8: Complete the Setup

Review your information and complete the setup. You’ll receive a confirmation email once your account is ready.

An AWS account activation page with a congratulatory message and a "Go to the AWS Management Console" button in the center. The AWS logo is at the top, and additional links for Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, Cookie Preferences, and Sign Out are at the bottom. Some line drawings of boxes are in the background.

Conclusion

Congratulations You’ve successfully created your AWS Free Tier account. With this account, you can start exploring various AWS services and build your cloud skills. In the upcoming posts, we will dive into different AWS services and show you how to make the most out of your Free Tier account. Stay tuned

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Rahul J Kerolli
Rahul J Kerolli

Passionate and motivated AWS DevOps enthusiast with hands-on experience in cloud computing, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation. Proficient in AWS services, Docker, and Jenkins. Eager to leverage my skills to streamline operations and enhance productivity in a dynamic team environment. Always learning and ready to tackle new challenges.