1. Adding Credentials to the Platform

1. Navigate to the Connections Page
   On the Connections page, you will see various connection cards, each corresponding to a specific provider (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.).

2. Locate the AWS Card
   Look for the AWS connection card in the list.

3. Click the “Connect” Button
   On the AWS card, select Connect. This action opens a form where you can configure your AWS credentials.

4. Fill Out the AWS Credentials Form
   The form collects the necessary information to authenticate and interact with your AWS account (detailed below).

5. Submit the Form
   After entering all required details, click Submit to save your credentials. Upon successful completion, the platform will be able to use these credentials to interact with AWS resources.

2. Form Details for AWS Credentials

When the “Connect” button is clicked on the AWS card, a form will appear. The form is typically divided into two sections:

A. Metadata

• Name
  Purpose: A user-friendly label for your AWS connection.
  Usage: Helps you distinguish this set of AWS credentials from other connections in your workspace.

B. AWS Account Details

These fields are specific to AWS and are required to establish a secure connection.

1. Account ID
   Purpose: The 12-digit identifier for your AWS account (e.g., 123456789012).
   Usage: Tells the platform which AWS account it should use when making service calls.
   Documentation: AWS Account ID Reference

2. Default Region
   Purpose: The primary AWS region you want to use (e.g., us-east-1, us-west-2).
   Usage: Sets the default region for AWS services accessed via this credential.
   Documentation: AWS Regions

3. Access Key ID
   Purpose: Your AWS access key used to programmatically sign requests.
   Usage: This key, combined with your secret access key, authorizes the platform to access AWS resources on your behalf.
   Documentation: AWS Access Key

4. Secret Access Key
   Purpose: Your AWS secret access key used to programmatically sign requests (pairs with your Access Key ID).
   Usage: Must be kept confidential—along with your Access Key ID—to prevent unauthorized access to your AWS resources.
   Documentation: AWS Access Key

3. Obtaining AWS Credentials

To obtain your Access Key ID and Secret Access Key, you need an AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) user with sufficient permissions. Typically, you would:

1. Log in to the AWS Management Console.
2. Go to IAM (Identity & Access Management).
3. Select Users in the navigation pane.
4. Choose an existing user or create a new user with programmatic access.
5. Under Security Credentials, create (or retrieve) an Access Key.
   • You will be shown an Access Key ID and Secret Access Key.
   • Store these securely (e.g., in a password manager).

Important: For security best practices, grant the minimal permissions required for the intended tasks and rotate your keys regularly.

Additional Notes

• Consistency: Use the Name field to clearly identify each credential set (e.g., “AWS Prod,” “AWS Dev,” etc.).
• Security: Never share your Secret Access Key publicly. If your keys are exposed, rotate them immediately via the AWS Console.
• Provider-Specific Formats: The steps above focus specifically on AWS. Other providers (Azure, GCP) will have unique forms and fields on the Connections page.

Summary

• Add new credentials by selecting Connect in the Connections page.
• Complete the AWS form fields (Name, Account ID, Default Region, Access Key ID, Secret Access Key).
• Obtain credentials from the AWS Console (IAM → Security Credentials).
• Securely store your secret key and rotate keys as needed for best security practices.