In this tutorial we will discuss how to configure the AWS for amazon user account and later we will see how to setup a new things and generate certificates to communicate with your IOT device using AWS MQTT services.

AWS User Account

For using the AWS services you need to have a user account and login using the AWS Login link


Existing users can directly login and directly jump to next. New users should register following the below steps. AwsIOT Login page.JPG

Provide the valid mail id, user name and password to create an AWS account. AwsIOT NewUser.JPG

Enter the Company/Personnel contact Details AwsIOT contact info.JPG

Provide the CreditCard details for payment. Basic plan is free for first Year, other plans are chargeable. We will look into the different plans as we proceed. AwsIOT Payment Details.JPG


Here the Amazon will verify the details provided by you through phone call/mail/SMS. AwsIOT Identity Verfication.JPG

You will receive a verification call for the registered number and will be asked to entry the 4-digit verification code which is currently displayed on the screen. Once you enter the 4-digit code, verification should be completed as shown below. AwsIOT Identity Verfication SuccessFul.JPG


Click the link that is marked with red box to view the plans and select according to your requirement. We will go with basic. AwsIOT Plan Selection.JPG

We are done with the registration, wait for couple of minutes to receive the registration confirmation mail. AwsIOT registConfirmation.JPG


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