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Every ECS request requires that you include an AWS Access Key ID value, which is an alphanumeric token distributed by Amazon that uniquely identifies the request sender. Before proceeding in this guide you must obtain an ID by signing up for a free Amazon Web Services account at http://aws.amazon.com. Once you have a Web Services account, you can retrieve your AWS Access Key ID:
Go to the AWS website, aws.amazon.com.
Point to the Your Web Services Account button, which is on the top right side of the page.
Click View Access Key Identifiers.
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The web page displays your AWS Access Key ID and a Secret Access Code. It is imperative that you keep secret your Secret Access Code. Never submit it in a request. This code is the means by which a developer is charged for AWS services that are not free. If you suspect that the secrecy of your secret code has been compromised, contact Amazon immediately. |
