Creating a secret for AWS root/IAM account

FortiPAM provides a basic template for an AWS account.

To create a secret for AWS root/IAM account:

1. Go to Secrets > Secret List.
2. In Secret List, select Create.

   The Create New Secret in: dialog appears.

3. Select the folder where you intend to add the secret.
4. Select Create Secret.

   The New Secret window opens.

5. Enter a name for the secret.
6. In the Template dropdown, select AWS Web Account default template.
7. In the Fields pane:
   1. In the URL field, enter the login URL for AWS.

      Use https://signin.aws.amazon.com/console/ for an AWS root account.

      Use https://123456789012.signin.aws.amazon.com/console/ for an AWS IAM account.

      Note: 123456789012 in the URL should be replaced with your AWS IAM AccountID.

   2. In the Username field, enter the username for AWS.
   3. In the Password field, enter the password for AWS.
   4. In the Confirm Password field that appears after the password is filled in, enter the password again.
   5. Keep the Account ID field empty when attempting to access an AWS root account.

      For an AWS IAM account, the Account ID can be found on the AWS console page. Enter the Account ID without -.

      

8. In the Secret Setting pane, enable Session Recording.

   When enabled, user action performed on the secret is recorded.

9. Click Submit.