Configure AWS credentials on a CyberArk vault

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  • Updated February 1, 2024
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  • Configure your CyberArk vault with the AWS credentials to be retrieved for use by your instance.

    Before you begin

    Role required: admin

    About this task

    Store the credentials as an Account on the CyberArk vault. When you configure access to the vault on your instance, the name you give to the Account must also be used as the credential ID.

    Note:
    The procedure that follows references CyberArk Password Vault v14.2.1. If you are using a different version, set up configuration as per official CyberArk Password Vault documentation.

    Procedure

    1. In CyberArk, go to Accounts > Accounts & Requests > Accounts View > Add Account.
    2. Select system type: Cloud Service.
    3. Assign to platform: Amazon Web Services - AWS - Access Keys.
    4. Store in Safe: Select a safe from the list.
    5. Define properties: Enter the following information:
      Table 1. CyberArk credentials
      Field Value
      AWS IAM Username Enter the AWS Access Key, as provided by AWS.
      AWS Access Key Secret (optional) Enter the AWS Secret Access Key, as provided by AWS.
      Customize account name Toggle slider to enter a custom name for this key.
      AWS Access Key ID Enter the AWS Access Key again, as provided by AWS.
      AWS Account ID Number Enter the AWS Access Key again, as provided by AWS.
      AWS Account Alias Name (optional) Enter an alias name for the account.
    6. Choose Add.

    What to do next

    If you have not done so already, create a credential identifier on your instance to configure access to the CyberArk vault. For more details, see Configure access to external credential storage for AWS.