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aws configure — Basic Usage

Use aws configure for a standard administrative task.

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aws configure

Requirements and permissions

Requirements
AWS CLI v2
Permissions
AWS IAM permissions vary
Last reviewed
2026-07-31

Examples

Basic Usage

Use aws configure for a standard administrative task.

aws configure

Original command

Configure AWS CLI credentials and default settings.

aws configure

Common errors

Command not found

Confirm AWS CLI v2 is installed and available in your current shell.