Overview
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a comprehensive and widely used cloud computing platform offered by Amazon, one of the world’s largest e-commerce and technology companies. AWS provides a range of cloud services that enable individuals, businesses, and organizations to access and utilize computing resources over the Internet.
Where to find the Amazon Web Services (AWS) security key
- Log into your AWS account
- Click on your profile name in the top-right corner and access the Security credentials section

- Create a new Access key along with a Secret key in the Access key ID and secret access section
- Alternatively, you can use your previous combination (as long as you have your Secret key)
Additional AWS documentation
Adding AWS connection to Taikun
- Switch to the Cloud credentials in Taikun
- Hit the Add Cloud Credentials button in the top-right corner
- Specify the necessary parameters in the following menu:
- Cloud Name – choose a name for your Cloud Credentials (3-30 characters, e.g. cloud-test)
- Access Key ID, Secret Access Key – input your AWS credentials
- Region – specify a suitable region
- Availability Zone – choose availability for a region

