AWS Permissions Help

To use the CloudCosts dashboard, you need an AWS IAM user with specific permissions to read cost and usage data. We recommend creating a Read-Only user for maximum security.

1. Create an IAM User

Go to the AWS Console, navigate to IAM, and click Create User. Provide a name and select Provide user access to the AWS Management Console (optional).

2. Attach Permissions Policy

Choose Attach policies directly and then Create policy. Use the JSON editor to paste the following policy which specifically allows accessing billing data:

{
    "Version": "2012-10-17",
    "Statement": [
        {
            "Effect": "Allow",
            "Action": [
                "ce:GetCostAndUsage",
                "ce:GetDimensionValues"
            ],
            "Resource": "*"
        }
    ]
}

3. Generate Access Keys

Once the user is created, go to the Security credentials tab and click Create access key. Choose Third-party service or Other as the use case.

4. Use your keys

Copy your Access Key ID and Secret Access Key and enter them in the login modal to view your region-wise billing dashboard.

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