Introduction

Amazon Web Services (AWS) offers a Free Tier account, a valuable starting point for beginners venturing into cloud computing. This free account gives you access to over 100 AWS services, allowing you to explore and test cloud solutions at no cost for 12 months (with certain usage limits). The Free Tier includes popular services like EC2 for virtual servers, S3 for storage, and RDS for databases. In this step-by-step guide, you'll learn how to create your AWS Free Tier account.

Setting up your AWS Free Tier account is straightforward, but you'll need to prepare a few things first. Let's make sure you have everything ready before starting the registration process.

Step 1: Prepare Required Information

Before you begin, gather these essential items:

• A valid email address that hasn't been used for any previous AWS account.
• A credit or debit card for verification (a small temporary hold may be placed on your card).
• A phone number to receive SMS verification codes.

Step 2: Visit the AWS Sign-Up Page

1. Go to the AWS sign-up page: https://aws.amazon.com/free
2. Click on “Create a Free Account”.

Step 3: Enter Account Details

1. Email Address: Enter your email and confirm it.
2. Account Name: Choose a unique account name (e.g., for personal use, use your name).
3. Password: Set a strong password and confirm it.
4. Click Continue