How to Log In as Root User on AWS

This is the very first step before creating an AWS Organization. Root user access is required to perform administrative tasks, such as setting up organizations and creating accounts.

Step-by-Step: How to Log In as the Root User

1. Go to the AWS Console login page.
2. Click “Sign in to an existing AWS account.”
3. Under Root user, enter your email address (used during AWS signup)
4. Click Next
5. Enter your password
6. Click Sign In
7. If MFA is enabled for your root account, input the code from your authenticator app (Optional).

Notes:

• Only the root user can create an AWS Organization.
• Never share root credentials; use Identity Center for day-to-day user access after setup.

Setting Up an AWS Organization

In this section, you will create an AWS Organization from the root account. This allows you to manage multiple AWS accounts (Dev, Staging, Production) under one umbrella, which is useful for billing, security, and access control.

Step-by-Step: How to Create an AWS Organization

1. After logging in as the root user, go to the AWS Management Console.