# Getting started with Open Data on AWS data sets without an AWS account
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The following topics describe how you can find and use Open Data on AWS data sets without an AWS account. The process has the following steps:

**Topics**
+ [Step 1: Find an Open Data on AWS data set](#find-open-data-ds)
+ [Step 2: Use an Open Data on AWS data set](#use-open-data-ds)

## Step 1: Find an Open Data on AWS data set
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**To find an Open Data on AWS data set**

1. Go to [AWS Data Exchange](https://aws.amazon.com/data-exchange/) and then choose **Browse 3,000\$1 third-party data sets**. 

   The AWS Marketplace catalog appears, with the **AWS Data Exchange** delivery method and the **AWS Open Data Sponsorships Program** and **Amazon Sustainability Data Initiative** affiliated programs selected.

1. (Optional) For the **Contract type** filter, select **Open Data Licenses** to see all publicly available affiliated and non-affiliated data sets.

1. (Optional) Enter a term or phrase in the **Search** bar.

   A list of Open Data on AWS data sets that match the search terms appears.

1. Select an Open Data data set and view its details page.

   The information on the details page includes a description, resources on AWS, usage examples, and links.

   1. (Optional) In the **Provided by** information, choose the link to the provider’s information to view more information about the provider. 

   1. (Optional) For **Labels**, choose a label to view a list of similar products. 

## Step 2: Use an Open Data on AWS data set
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**To use an Open Data on AWS data set**

1. On the product details page, choose the **Resources on AWS** tab.

1. Copy the Amazon Resource Name (ARN) that is displayed under **Amazon Resource Name (ARN)**.

1. For **AWS CLI Access (No AWS account required)**, choose the **AWS CLI** link.

   The AWS Command Line Interface (AWS CLI) documentation opens. 

1. Read the documentation to learn how to use the AWS CLI to make calls to your AWS services from the command line. 

   For more information, see the [AWS Command Line Interface User Guide](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/cli/latest/userguide/cli-chap-welcome.html).