Managing Access Keys for IAM Users

 






Resetting Lost or Forgotten Passwords or Access Keys for AWS

The lost or forgotten passwords or access keys cannot be retrieved from IAM, however, they can be reset via following methods:
  • AWS account root user password- The root user password can be reset from the AWS Management Console.

  • AWS account access keys- The new account access keys can be created without disabling the existing ones and they can also be deleted when not in use anymore.

  • IAM user password- You can ask your administrator to reset your IAM password if you have forgotten it.

  • IAM user access keys- If you have permission you can create your own access keys in case you forget them and its instructions can be given at Managing access keys (console). However, if you don't have the permissions you have to ask your administrator to create the new ones and not to delete the old ones if they are still in use.

Resetting a Lost or Forgotten Root User Password

In case you forget your root user password, you can reset it from the AWS Management Console.

To reset your root user password

  • Use your AWS account email address to sign-in to the AWS Management Console as the root root user and then select Next.

  • Now select Forgot your password?.

  • Write the email address linked with the account and then provide the CAPTCHA text, after that choose Continue.

  • Look for the message from Amazon Web Services in the email related with your AWS account which will generally have an address ending like @amazon.com or aws.amazon.com and follow its instructions. However, check your spam if you don't see it in inbox.



























































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