aws configure

CautionConfigure AWS CLI

aws configure [--profile name]

Sets credentials and region; --profile manages multiple accounts; 'configure list' shows what's active.

Examples

aws configure list --profile prodSee which credentials apply

Syntax

aws configure [list] [--profile name]

Before you run it

Guard access keys carefully.

Related commands

aws sts get-caller-identityWho am I (AWS)
aws iam get-userIAM user info

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