Working in AWS
For Users: How to Convert an Existing IAM User to An IAM Role
With the release of v2.3 of ParkMyCloud, AWS accounts can be added using IAM Roles, which is the preferred method by AWS. But, what if you already have existing accounts in ParkMyCloud which were added using IAM User credentials? Does that mean I ...
For Users: How to Add an AWS Account to ParkMyCloud Using IAM Roles
With the release of v2.3, ParkMyCloud supports adding AWS accounts to the application using IAM Roles. This instructional video walks you through the process.
For AWS Admins: How to Create an IAM Role in AWS for ParkMyCloud
If you are new to creating IAM Roles within the AWS console, here is an instructional video on how to create a role within your AWS account for the ParkMyCloud application. A couple of things to note: IAM Roles are the preferred approach by AWS When ...
Still Running EC2 Classic Instances? Are They Losing Their Elastic IPs When Parked?
If you're one of the many customers we have encountered who are still running EC2 Classic instances (instances not in a VPC), then chances are you have noticed that when you stop those instances, they lose their Elastic IP address. This doesn't ...
Simple ParkMyCloud Policies for IAM Roles or IAM Users
Here are a few simple policies you can attach to your IAM Roles or IAM Users, which grant them the minimum permissions necessary to run ParkMyCloud. You can use any of these as an Inline Policy for specific users or groups, or you can create this as ...
How to Create and Apply Parking Schedules in ParkMyCloud
Here is a helpful video instructing you how to park your AWS instances using ParkMyCloud. https://youtu.be/o96VVY3OwRo
How to Create a Dedicated ParkMyCloud IAM User within AWS
How to Create a Dedicated ParkMyCloud IAM User within AWS The procedure outlined below, will help you create a dedicated IAM user within AWS, which sits outside of any groups and is locked down to very restrictive policies. You can use a credential ...
Need Help FInding Your AWS Information?
If you are new to AWS, this video will help you find the AWS account and credential information you need to use ParkMyCloud: https://youtu.be/NKZn8SKOjZU. If you have any questions, please contact support@parkmycloud.com.