# Getting Started with AWS

### **1️⃣ Introduction**

When I first started learning AWS, I had only a basic idea of what cloud computing was. But once I explored the AWS free tier, I realized how powerful it is to create servers, store data, and deploy apps without any physical hardware.  
In this post, I’ll share how I started with AWS, how I created my free account, and what I learned from my first day on the cloud.

### **2️⃣ What is AWS (in simple words)**

AWS (Amazon Web Services) is a cloud platform where you can rent servers, store files, manage databases, and even automate deployments — all through your browser or command line.  
It’s one of the most used cloud platforms in DevOps, and learning it is a big step for anyone starting in tech.

### **3️⃣ Setting up your AWS Free Tier Account**

Here’s how I got started:

1. Go to aws.amazon.com/free
    
2. Create a new account using your email and phone number
    
3. Add your debit or credit card (₹2 verification charge only)
    
4. Choose the **Free Tier** plan
    
5. Enable **MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication)** for security
    

💡 **Tip:** Stick to services labeled “Free Tier Eligible” to avoid unwanted charges.

That’s all for today’s post. I’ve just taken my first step into the AWS world, setting up my account and exploring the console.  
In my next article, I’ll dive into **Amazon EC2** — where we actually launch our first cloud server and understand how it works behind the scenes. Stay tuned!