Amazon Web Services (AWS): Free Tier Account Set up

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and widely adopted cloud platform, offering over 200 fully featured services from data centers worldwide. Millions of customers—from fast-growing startups to large enterprises and leading government agencies—use AWS to reduce costs, increase agility, and innovate faster. For new subscribers, AWS provides a 12-month free tier to gain hands-on experience with its cloud services.

AWS Free tier Account

AWS's free tier offers a perfect starting point for beginners in cloud services, with no upfront costs. You can experiment with AWS services, build simple applications, and develop new skills at no charge. Here are the key services available:

• Compute: AWS EC2 instance.
• Storage: AWS EBS, EFS, and S3 storage services.
• Databases: Services, including AWS RDS and Amazon Aurora.
• Networking: AWS VPC and AWS Subnet networking services.
• Management Tools: Free use of the Management Console and CLI for AWS resource management.

Eligibility for the AWS Free Tier

For a short time, new AWS users can explore and test out the platform for free using the AWS Free Tier, which grants limited access to a variety of AWS services. The following are requirements to be eligible for the free tier:

• New AWS Customers: Anyone who creates an AWS account for the first time is considered a "new AWS customer.
• Limited Time: Depending on the provider, the Free Tier is accessible for 12 months following signup. After the first year, some services offer continuous free levels.
• Usage Limits: There are usage restrictions for every service in the Free Tier. You won't be charged as long as your usage stays under these parameters.
• Service-Specific Restriction: The use restrictions for various services vary. For instance, Amazon S3 gives a restricted quantity of storage, but Amazon EC2 offers a specific number of hours of compute time.
• Geographic Availability: Although the Free Tier is accessible everywhere, not all regions may have access to all services or features.
• Payment Method: When registering, you must have a working payment method on file. But unless you go beyond the Free Tier limits, you won't be billed.
• Account Verification: In order to use the Free Tier, you must authenticate yourself.
• Educational Institutions: Students and educators can also access the AWS Educate program, which offers extra advantages and credits for educational reasons to both students and teachers.