AWS Free Tier & Account Setup

Learn how to create an AWS account, understand Free Tier benefits, and set up your account securely.

account-setup.json

{

"AccountSetup": {

"Email": "user@example.com",

"PaymentMethod": "Credit Card",

"Verification": "Required"

}

}

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Tutor:AWS Free Tier provides you with the ability to explore and try out AWS services free of charge, up to specified limits for each service. It's available to both new and existing AWS customers.

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Concept 1: Account Setup

To create an AWS account, you need an email address and a credit card. AWS uses the credit card for identity verification, but you won't be charged as long as you stay within Free Tier limits.

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What does AWS Free Tier provide?

Only paid servicesAbility to explore AWS services free of chargeOnly EC2 instancesOnly S3 storage

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AWS Free Tier & Account Setup

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AWS Free Tier provides you with the ability to explore and try out AWS services free of charge, up to specified limits for each service. It's available to both new and existing AWS customers.

Account Creation

To create an AWS account, you need an email address and a credit card. AWS uses the credit card for identity verification, but you won't be charged as long as you stay within Free Tier limits.

Free Tier Types

AWS Free Tier includes three types of offers: Always Free (750 hours of EC2 t2.micro per month), 12 Months Free (750 hours of EC2 t2.micro for first 12 months), and Trials (short-term free trials).

Security Best Practices

After creating your account, enable MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) on your root account for security. Don't use the root account for daily operations - create an IAM user instead.

Free Tier & Account Setup Glossary

AWS Free Tier: Provides the ability to explore and try out AWS services free of charge, up to specified limits for each service. Available to both new and existing AWS customers.
Always Free: Free Tier offers that continue indefinitely, such as 750 hours of EC2 t2.micro per month.
12 Months Free: Free Tier offers available for the first 12 months after account creation, such as 750 hours of EC2 t2.micro.
Root Account: The email address and password you use to sign in to AWS. Has full access to all AWS services and resources. Should only be used for account management tasks.
MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication): An extra layer of security that requires a second form of authentication in addition to your password. Should be enabled on the root account.