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Step 1: Create an AWS Account - Amazon IVS
Sign up for an AWS account

Step 1: Create an AWS Account

Sign up for an AWS account

To get started with AWS, you need an AWS account. For information about creating an AWS account, see Getting started with an AWS account in the AWS Account Management Reference Guide.

If you want to use an existing AWS account, ensure that it uses an AWS region that is supported for Amazon IVS:

  1. Navigate to the Amazon IVS Console. If you see the usual IVS console page (showing "Global Solution, regional content"), you’re fine; skip to Step 2: Set Up IAM Permissions. If you are redirected to an AWS "unsupported region" page, you need to select a new region.

  2. Select the appropriate tab (Live streaming, for IVS; Stream chat, for IVS Chat), then select one of the listed regions. Note which region you choose; you will need it later.

At any time, you can view your AWS account activity and manage your account by going to https://aws.amazon.com/ and choosing My Account.