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aws sts get-caller-identity — Text output

Return AWS CLI output as plain text. Base task: Display the current AWS identity.

Copy-ready commandaws sts get-caller-identity — Text output
aws sts get-caller-identity --output text

Requirements and permissions

Requirements
AWS CLI v2
Permissions
AWS IAM permissions vary
Last reviewed
2026-08-01

Examples

Text output

Return AWS CLI output as plain text.

aws sts get-caller-identity --output text

Common errors

Command or option not supported

Confirm the installed platform version supports the base command and the added output or wrapper option.

Access denied or insufficient privileges

Run with the administrative role or delegated permission required by the underlying command.