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To reactivate your AWS access without knowing your IAM account name, you'll need to take the following steps:
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First, try to locate the email address associated with your AWS root account. This is the email you used when you initially created your AWS account. Check your email inbox for any AWS-related communications that might help identify this address.
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Once you have the root account email, you can attempt to reset the root account password by using the "Forgot password?" option on the AWS sign-in page.
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After successfully signing in as the root user, you can then manage your IAM users. From here, you can:
- View a list of all IAM users in your account
- Reset passwords for IAM users
- Check and modify IAM user permissions
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If you're unable to access the root account, you may need to contact AWS Support for further assistance.
It's important to note that using the root account should be limited to essential tasks only. Once you regain access, it's recommended to set up IAM users with appropriate permissions for day-to-day operations.
If you're part of an organization that uses AWS IAM Identity Center (formerly AWS Single Sign-On), you might need to contact your AWS account administrator to get the correct access portal URL and ensure you have the necessary permissions to access your account.
Remember, for security reasons, it's crucial to enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) on your root account and any IAM users once you regain access.
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Locate IAM account administrator | AWS re:Post
Forgot root account information everything | AWS re:Post
Trouble accessing/logging in to new account | AWS re:Post
I canot signin as IAM user. | AWS re:Post
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