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This article explains how to add AWS accounts to Cloudaware using access and secret keys. Ensure you have the necessary permissions in AWS.

  1. Log in to Cloudaware account → Admin.

    AWS Start Guide - using access & secret keys - admin.png

  2. Find Amazon Web Services. Click +N CONFIGURED → +ADD AWS ACCOUNT:

    AWS Start Guide - using access & secret keys - N configured.png

    AWS Start Guide - using access & secret keys - add AWS account.png

  3. Type AWS account name in the form. Select 'Access & Secret Keys' as the authentication type.

  4. Click CLOUDAWARE IAM POLICIES → download all Collector policies (Part #1, Part #2, Part #3, Part #4).

    AWS Start Guide - using access & secret keys - collector policies.png

  5. Log in to the AWS console:

    a. Go to All Services → the section 'Security, Identity, & Compliance' → IAM. Ensure the selected user has access and secret keys assigned. To learn how to create a user from scratch, read more in AWS Documentation.

    b. Select the tab 'Permissions' → Add permissions → Create Inline policy. Select the tab 'JSON' on the next page.

    c. Open the previously downloaded file(s) in any text editor, copy the policy code, and paste it into the Policy Document. Make adjustments if needed. Click Review Policy. Fill in the name and click Create policy.

  6. Go back to Cloudaware. Insert the Access Key and Secret Key in the form. Click Check.

Once validation is passed, click SAVE.

Please allow some time for Cloudaware to collect AWS data.

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