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In addition to using the AWS Management Console through the portal, you can also access AWS programmatically using the AWS CLI and SDKs. There are two main approaches:

Option 1:

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For quick, short-term programmatic access:

1. Log into the AWS Access Portal using the steps above
2. Select your desired AWS account and role
3. In the account/role view, click "Command line or programmatic access"
4. Choose your preferred option:
   • Option 1: Copy and paste the temporary credentials as environment variables
   • Option 2: Add the temporary credentials to your ~/.aws/credentials file
   • Option 3: Use the provided aws configure commands

Note: These credentials are temporary and will need to be refreshed periodically.

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AWS CLI SSO Integration (Recommended)

For seamless, long-term programmatic access, configure the AWS CLI to work directly with IAM Identity Center:

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1. Sign in to SSO:

   aws sso login --profile dev-account

   This will open your browser for authentication (same process as portal login).
2. Sign out when finished:

   aws sso logout

Option 2: Temporary Access Keys from the Portal

For quick, short-term programmatic access:

1. Log into the AWS Access Portal using the steps above
2. Select your desired AWS account and role
3. In the account/role view, click "Command line or programmatic access"
4. Choose your preferred option:
   • Option 1: Copy and paste the temporary credentials as environment variables
   • Option 2: Add the temporary credentials to your ~/.aws/credentials file
   • Option 3: Use the provided aws configure commands

Note: These credentials are temporary and will need to be refreshed periodically.

Benefits of AWS CLI SSO Integration

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