Lesson Summary

In this lesson, we will be applying multi-factor authentication (MFA) to the AWS account root user to enhance security. Here are the steps to follow:

• Click on the dropdown next to the account ID on the top right and select Security Credentials.
• Click on Assign MFA to initiate the setup process.
• Select the type of MFA (e.g., Authenticator App) and provide a descriptive name for the device or application being used.
• Click Next and scan the QR code into your authenticator application.
• Enter two consecutive codes generated by the authenticator app into the respective boxes and click Add MFA.
• Logout of the account, sign back in using Root User Email, and provide your email, password, and the one-time generated code to access the account.

This setup ensures that logging into the AWS account root user requires the following:

• Username (email address)
• Password
• One-time authentication code from the authenticator app

By implementing MFA, the security of the AWS account is significantly strengthened. In a separate video, the process of creating an IAM user with admin privileges will be demonstrated to mitigate risks associated with using the account root user.

Upon completion of this setup, you will be ready to proceed with the next steps as outlined in the video