How to Use AWS CLI Multi Profile for Managing Multiple AWS Accounts

To set up two profiles in AWS CLI, you use the ~/.aws/config and ~/.aws/credentials files to configure separate profiles. 

Here's a step-by-step guide:

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1. Open AWS Configuration Files

The configuration file is located at ~/.aws/config.

The credentials file is located at ~/.aws/credentials.

2. Add Profiles in the Configuration File (~/.aws/config)

Add entries for each profile with different names. For example:

3. Add Credentials in the Credentials File (~/.aws/credentials)

Each profile needs corresponding credentials:

4. Use the Profiles

When using the AWS CLI, specify the profile with the --profile flag. For example:

Use the dev profile

Use the prod profile

5. (Optional) Set Environment Variables

To make a profile the default temporarily, set the AWS_PROFILE environment variable:

Now, any AWS CLI commands will use the dev profile without needing the --profile flag. Let me know if you encounter any issues!

By using the above steps we can easily set the multiple profiles in AWS CLI.

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