A Step-by-Step Guide to Launching an EC2 Instance with AWS Free Tier
If you’re new to Amazon Web Services (AWS) and looking to get hands-on experience with cloud computing, launching an EC2 instance with the AWS Free Tier is a great place to start. The AWS Free Tier allows you to use certain services, including EC2, for free up to a specified limit for 12 months, giving you a risk-free way to explore the platform. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to launch a free-tier eligible EC2 instance.
What is AWS Free Tier?
The AWS Free Tier offers new customers the opportunity to use AWS services at no cost for up to 12 months. This includes 750 hours per month of t2.micro or t3.micro EC2 instances (depending on the region). You can use these instances for testing, development, or learning purposes without incurring charges, as long as you stay within the Free Tier limits.
Step-by-Step Guide to Launching an EC2 Instance Using AWS Free Tier
Step 1: Sign Up for AWS
- If you don’t have an AWS account yet, visit AWS’s sign-up page and create a new account.
- Complete the sign-up process by providing your payment information (a credit card is required for verification, but you won’t be charged as long as you stay within the Free Tier limits).
- Once you’re signed up, log into the AWS Management Console.
