End of support notice: On May 28, 2026, AWS will end support for AWS IQ. After May 28, 2026, you will no longer be able to access the AWS IQ console or AWS IQ resources. For more information, see [AWS IQ end of support](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/aws-iq/latest/experts-user-guide/aws-iq-end-of-support.html).
# Getting started as an expert in AWS IQ
To get started using AWS IQ, first determine if you meet the following requirements. Then, you can sign up to become an expert.
## Prerequisites
To allow customers to contact you through your public profile page, all of the following must be true:
+ You, as a freelancer or working for a company, must be based in an [eligible jurisdiction](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/marketplace/latest/userguide/user-guide-for-sellers.html#eligible-jurisdictions) supported by AWS Marketplace and have valid tax and U.S. banking information. If you don't have a U.S. bank account, you might be able to obtain one through Hyperwallet. For more information about Hyperwallet, see [Seller registration process](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/marketplace/latest/userguide/seller-registration-process.html) in the *AWS Marketplace Seller Guide*.
+ You're [registered as a seller on AWS Marketplace](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/marketplace/latest/userguide/user-guide-for-sellers.html) with a [public profile](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/marketplace/latest/userguide/seller-registration-process.html#seller-public-profile), banking, and tax details provided.
+ You have a user account with approved permissions. For more information, see [Setting up permissions to use AWS IQ](set-up-expert-account-permissions-to-use-aws-iq.md).
+ You have an AWS account with multi-factored authentication (MFA) enabled. For more information, see [Enabling MFA devices for users in AWS](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/IAM/latest/UserGuide/id_credentials_mfa_enable.html) in the *AWS Identity and Access Management User Guide*.
To view and respond to available requests, in addition to the above prerequisites, the following must be true:
+ At least one expert in your firm must have a valid AWS Certification (Associate, Professional, or Specialty).
For an overview of working as an AWS IQ expert, see [AWS IQ for Experts](https://aws.amazon.com/iq/experts).
**Topics**
[Setting up your individual or company details in AWS IQ](get-started-create-expert-profile.md)
[Sign up to become an expert](#get-started-sign-up-become-expert-register)
[Set up payments in AWS IQ](set-up-payments.md)
[Setting up permissions to use AWS IQ](set-up-expert-account-permissions-to-use-aws-iq.md)
## Sign up to become an expert
Companies can complete AWS seller information (payment and disbursement) one time for all employees. Employees use an IAM account under the AWS account of the company to link to the company's payment information. The company only needs to complete payment setup once.
**Note**
As of May 20, 2025, AWS IQ is no longer accepting new expert registrations. For more information, see [AWS IQ end of support](aws-iq-end-of-support.md).
**To sign up as an expert**
1. Sign in to the AWS IQ console at [https://iq.aws.amazon.com/work](https://iq.aws.amazon.com/work).
1. Under **Expert signup**, choose **Set up profile**, and then provide your profile information. For more information about how to set up your profile, see [Setting up your individual or company details in AWS IQ](get-started-create-expert-profile.md).
![\[The Set up profile section of Expert signup with the Set up your profile button.\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/aws-iq/latest/experts-user-guide/images/aws-iq-experts-signup-2022.png)
1. Under **Expert signup**, choose **Set up payments**, and then choose **Go to AWS Marketplace** to set up an AWS Marketplace account with your payment information. For more information about how to set up payments, see [Set up payments in AWS IQ](set-up-payments.md).
![\[Set up payments section of Expert signup with the Go to AWS Marketplace button.\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/aws-iq/latest/experts-user-guide/images/aws-iq-experts-set-up-payments.png)
1. After Steps 2 and 3 are complete, AWS IQ will contact you with the next steps for activation. This can take up to three weeks.
The following topics provide tips for filling out your profile and payment information:
[Set up payments in AWS IQ](set-up-payments.md)
[Setting up your individual or company details in AWS IQ](get-started-create-expert-profile.md)