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If you want to make sure that your AWS CLI is properly using your certificate file when connecting to the cloud, here’s a simple way to check. First, ensure that your config file includes the correct path to your certificate file, such as ‘ca_bundle = C:\path\to\AmazonRootCA1.pem’. If it’s set correctly, then running a command with debug enabled will help you see what’s happening behind the scenes.
Run the command aws s3 ls --debug in your command prompt. This will output detailed debug information about the request. Look through the logs for signs that your certificate is being used. Specifically, check for the HTTPS connection to your AWS service and see if any warnings or errors are present. The debug output shows the connection setup, the request details, and the response headers, but it doesn’t explicitly say “using certificate” — however, if the connection is successful without errors, it indicates the certificate was accepted and used properly.
In the debug logs, you’ll see lines like “Starting new HTTPS connection” and “Sending HTTP request”. If your connection is established successfully (status code 200 or similar), then your certificate is functioning correctly. You can also verify the certificate path by checking the ca_bundle setting in your config file.
Remember, it’s normal not to see mention of the certificate explicitly in the logs unless there is an issue. As long as your command runs successfully without SSL errors, your setup is good to go. Regularly running the debug command helps confirm that your connection is secure with the correct certificate.
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