# Activating AWS-generated tags cost allocation tags
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Management account owners can activate the AWS-generated tags in the Billing and Cost Management console. When a management account owner activates the tag, it's also activated for all member accounts. This tag is visible only in the Billing and Cost Management console and reports.

**Note**  
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**To activate the AWS-generated tags**

1. Sign in to the AWS Management Console and open the AWS Billing and Cost Management console at [https://console.aws.amazon.com/costmanagement/](https://console.aws.amazon.com/costmanagement/).

1. In the navigation pane, choose **Cost allocation tags**.

1. Under **AWS-generated cost allocation tags**, choose the `createdBy` tag.

1. Choose **Activate**. It can take up to 24 hours for tags to activate.