# Tagging on AWS
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Before you continue reading this guide, we recommend that you read [Tagging AWS Resources](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/general/latest/gr/aws_tagging.html) and [Best Practices for tag naming](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/general/latest/gr/aws_tagging.html#tag-best-practices) to have a good understanding of best practices, tagging categories (technical, business, and security dimensions), and the following types of tags:
+ Resource organization
+ Cost allocation
+ Automation
+ Access control