Create an IAM Policy
- Last Updated: April 17, 2026
- 3 minute read
- LoadMaster
- LoadMaster GA
- Documentation
This section provides step-by-step instructions on creating an IAM Policy allowing an IAM user to create and manage EC2 Services:
- Log in to the AWS console.
- Click Services.
- Under Security, Identity, & Compliance, select IAM.
- In the navigation on the left, click Policies.
- Click Create policy.
- Select JSON.
- 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.
- Click Review policy.
- Enter a unique Name.
- 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:
- Log in to the AWS console.
- Click Services.
- Under Security, Identity, & Compliance, select IAM.
- Select Users.
- From the list of users, select the user to assign the policy to.
- Click Add permissions.
- Click Attach existing policies directly.
- Search for and select the IAM Policy to apply.
- Click Next: Review.
- Click Add permissions.