A phase guide to create AWS Free Tier Account

I recently started learning cloud engineering via boot camp. Our first task was to create an AWS account. For those of us who didn’t already have the same, it seemed like a simple assignment. But when I was going through the signup process, I entered some unexpected issues, especially with my payment method.

When I brought him to my group chat, I realized that I was not the only one. Others were trapped. Some could not confirm their phone numbers, others rejected their cards, and some did not even know what kind of card would work.

That is why this leader impressed.

This article runs through the exact steps of creating an AWS account, which, based on solutions for me and others, with practical points for solutions to common issues (especially users in Nigeria).

The table of content

What is AWS?

We say you want a living place. Generally, you have to buy land, build a house from the ground, handle wiring and plumbing, and may also monitor its construction. After all, you will still need to present home – buy furniture, paint the walls, maybe call the interior decorator. Then you have to reach the power company to connect your home with the grid… etc.

Compare this by renting the house. With rent, it has a lot of heavy lifting. You go to a pre -built place. If you want to color or get different furniture, you can. If electricity is not already included, you call someone a call. But still, you are dealing with numerous providers: landlord, admission decoration, electricity, and so on.

Now imagine that there is a single provider here that gives you access to everything in one place: a place ready for use, electricity, furniture, interior design, and even maintenance, such as a pre -created apartment on demand. All you have to log into your account, select your need, and just pay for what you use. If you are away for a while (somewhere, on a long holiday), you can stop your utility when you go. Basically it does AWS, but for computing power and digital infrastructure.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a platform that provides access to computing tools such as servers (EC2), storage (S3), database, and much more without the need to “make” yourself home. You just pay for what you use. Most people (especially students or learners) start with a free level, which provides you with enough resources to learn and create basic projects without charging. And that’s what you will learn here.

Steps to create an account

There are 5 steps to successfully create the AWS -free tire account. We will go through them one by one.

Step 1: Sort your email address and confirm it

Barley Aws.amazon.com And click “Create an account” On the upper right of the screen.

You should take the sign -up page. But you can be redirected to the sign in the sign instead. If this happens, scroll down a bit until you see it “New in AWS? Sign Up” Click it to go to the button sign up page.

On the sign -up page, you will be asked:

• Enter a root user’s email address

• Select a name for your AWS account (you can change this name in your account settings after signing up)

Indications: Use an email that you regularly check. AWS sends important verification and billing alerts that you don’t want to remember.

Then click “Confirm the email address”. The text -based captcha will be POP popup to confirm your identity. In the field provided, type in the letters shown and submit.

Tip: Refresh icon lets you load a new picture if it is difficult to read. If you have visual defects, you can also click on the speaker icon to get an audio captcha.

You will find a 6 digit verification code in your email. E -mail verification Enter the code in the popup then click “Confirm” To confirm your email address.

Indications: If you do not get a code in your inbox, check your spam folder for the Amazon Web Services email. If it’s not there, wait 5 minutes, then check again. If you still don’t get, click the “Code” button to re -caten the code on your email.

Once your email is confirmed, you will receive success and ask to enter your password on the same page. Your password must be at least 8 characters and it must contain at least 3 of the following:

• Seat

• Upper case letters

• Lower -level letters

• Non -alphabetic character (such as!, @, #, And so on

Enter and click again in the “Root User Password” in the field “Continue”.

Step 2: Enter your contact information

You will be asked to choose between one Private Or Business If you are signing up for learning or personal plans, the personal option is fine.

After that, you will need to fill your contact information. This includes:

Then check the box that is said to be “I have read and agreed to the terms of the AWS Customer Agreement.

Step 3: Add your billing information

The next step is to enter your billing information. Here you will need to enter:

Click “Confirm and Continue” to proceed to the next step.

Note: AWS can temporarily conduct $ 1 (or equal amount in a local currency) as a pending transaction for 3-5 days to confirm its identity.

Step 4: Confirm your ID

Once you fill your billing information, the AWS will enter a code and ask you to confirm your identity that they will send to you. You can choose to receive the code through a text message (SMS) or voice call.

Enter and click your Country Code and mobile phone number “Send SMS” (If you have chosen the text message option) to continue.

You will need to complete another captcha. Enter the characters in the picture shown to confirm your identity.

Enter the code you received in the field and click “Confirm and continue.”

You will see an error message that has been said, “There was a problem with your payment information.” This means that AWS cannot confirm your payment method. When this happens, this is usually caused by one of the following reasons:

• The card you used is not what AWS accepts

• You entered the wrong details of the card

• Name and billing address you have provided is not matching what your card issuer has to

• At least $ 1 is not available for a temporary hold in your card

If you find this error, AWS will ask you to sign and update your payment method. How to do it is:

1. Sign In In your AWS account. You can be automatically taken to the billing and cost management dashboard. If not, use the search bar in the upper part of the page to search for “billing”, then click on the billing and cost management service.

2. In the left hand menu, scroll down and click “Pay Preferences”.

3. Click “Edit” To correct the billing names and addresses in front of your existing card details, or click “Add payment method” To enter a new way of payment.

   

Step 5: Choose a Support Plan

Next, AWS asks you to choose a support plan. Select Basic Help (Free) The project is a proposed plan for new users who are currently launching with AWS.

You will still have access to the AWS -Free Tier, which includes:

Note: You can upgrade your project later if needed. No need to pay anymore.

Step 6: Sign in and discover the console

Once everything is confirmed, you will be able to sign in to it AWS Management Console. From the formation of virtual servers (EC2) to storage (S3) or database (RDS), this is your dashboard to manage all AWS services.

Note: Sometimes, it takes a few hours to get your account fully functional. If it takes more than 24 hours, reach AWS support via chat or email.

Ordinary setup problems and how to solve them

I have summarized the most common issues I have heard or heard with immediate reforms:

Conclusion

Configuring your AWS account is an important step in your cloud journey. Once you enter, you will be able to find powerful tools, make projects, and get experience within the free level.

If you are reading this because you’re just starting like I was, okay. You have already taken one of the most important steps. Continue to learn, keep building, and don’t be afraid to seek help when you need it.