How to Set Up AWS User Credentials for Amazon Transcribe

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When setting up access credentials for Amazon Transcribe, it’s important to follow some simple best practices to keep everything secure and running smoothly.

First, never use the root user of your AWS account for daily tasks. Instead, create an IAM user or role with the permissions needed. This way, you limit access and reduce security risks.

The best way to do this is to:

– Create a dedicated IAM user for each person or application that needs access.
– If multiple users need the same permissions, add them to an IAM group with those permissions.
– Make sure this user or group has the right permissions to access Amazon Transcribe.

For programs or scripts that need to connect to Transcribe automatically, AWS provides SDKs and command-line tools. These need to be configured with your access credentials to work securely.

A good security tip is to use federation with an identity provider. This means users can sign in using their existing credentials and get temporary credentials to access AWS services, especially for users with admin access. It’s a safer and more flexible way to manage permissions.

If you want to manage access centrally, consider using AWS IAM Identity Center. This tool allows you to create user accounts and groups directly, or connect to your existing identity system.

For Amazon Transcribe, ensure that your IAM user or role has the right permissions. There’s no separate subscription for Transcribe — as long as your AWS account is set up and permissions are correct, you’re ready to go.

If your organization uses Amazon Managed Services (AMS), there’s a specific process that involves requesting a special role called “customer_transcribe_role,” but this only applies to AMS accounts.

For detailed instructions and security tips, you can refer to the official Amazon Transcribe documentation, which walks you through setting up accounts, creating users, and managing permissions securely.