Create a new group in AWS IAM

If you are just learning AWS or have been an active user for a while, there comes a time when one must group users together for ease of management. Below you will find the quick steps to create a new user group and assign permissions.

Screenshot from the Create an AWS IAM Group walkthrough at step 1; the step instructs the user to navigate to IAM > Access management > groups > create new group.

Navigate to IAM > Access management > groups > create new group

Screenshot from the Create an AWS IAM Group walkthrough at step 2, showing Create New Group Wizard; the step instructs the user to navigate to IAM > Access management > groups > create new group.

Here is where you will name the group after the team that you will want to share permissions.

Screenshot from the Create an AWS IAM Group walkthrough at step 3, showing Create New Group Wizard; the step instructs the user to navigate to IAM > Access management > groups > create new group.

Here is where you will apply permissions for the group.

Screenshot from the Create an AWS IAM Group walkthrough at step 4, showing Create New Group Wizard; the adjacent article text explains that confirm the information looks correct and then create group.

Confirm the information looks correct and then create group

Screenshot from the Create an AWS IAM Group walkthrough at step 5; the adjacent article text explains that confirm the information looks correct and then create group.

As you can see our new group has been created

Summary:
As you can see creating groups and assigning permissions is pretty straight forward.  As always, I hope y’all found this useful.

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