This section provides step-by-step instructions on creating an IAM Policy allowing an IAM user to create and manage EC2 Services:

  1. Log in to the AWS console.

  2. Click Services.

  3. Under Security, Identity, & Compliance, select IAM.

  4. In the navigation on the left, click Policies.

  5. Click Create policy.

  6. Select JSON.

  7. Enter the IAM Policy in the provided area. The text shown above is only an example. Policies created in AWS should be reviewed with your organization's security team.

  8. Click Review policy.

  9. Enter a unique Name.

  10. Click Create policy.

You can find further information on IAM Policies at the following link: Policies and Permissions.

Assign an IAM Policy to an IAM User

This section provides step-by-step instructions on assigning an IAM Policy to an IAM user:

  1. Log in to the AWS console.

  2. Click Services.

  3. Under Security, Identity, & Compliance, select IAM.

  4. Select Users.
  5. From the list of users, select the user to assign the policy to.

  6. Click Add permissions.

  7. Click Attach existing policies directly.

  8. Search for and select the IAM Policy to apply.

  9. Click Next: Review.

  10. Click Add permissions.