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AWS CloudFormation Getting Started

Get Started with AWS CloudFormation

1

Set up and log in to your AWS account

Sign in to the Console

2

Define access controls

Set up access with AWS Identity and Access Management

Learn more in Controlling Access with IAM for AWS CloudFormation

3

Deploy your first collection of resources

Start building with AWS

Follow our Getting Started Guide to create and deploy your first AWS CloudFormation template

Simplifying Your Infrastructure Management Using AWS CloudFormation

Manage Compliance Across Accounts with AWS CloudFormation StackSets

Deep Dive on AWS CloudFormation