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# Set up the Amazon EC2 spoke

# Set up the Amazon EC2 spoke {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Zurich
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* Updated July 31, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Integrate the ServiceNow instance and Amazon EC2 using AWS credentials to authenticate ServiceNow requests.

## Before you begin

* Request an Integration Hub subscription
* Activate the Amazon EC2 spoke
* Role required: admin
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## Create Credentials record for the Amazon EC2 spoke {#ariaid-title2}

Create Credential records for the Amazon EC2 instance. The Amazon EC2 spoke connection and credential alias uses these credentials to authorize actions.

### Before you begin

Role required: admin

### Procedure

1. Navigate to AllConnections \& CredentialsConnection \& Credential Aliases.
2. Open the record for Amazon_EC2.
3. From the Credentials tab, click New.  
   The system displays the message What type of Credentials would you like to create?.
4. Select AWS Credentials.
5. On the form, fill these values.

   | Field | Description |
   | Name | Name to uniquely identify the connection record. For example, enter <kbd class="ph userinput">AWS Credentials</kbd>. |
   | Active | Option to actively use the credential record. |
   | Access Key ID | Access Key ID of the user with full access to EC2. |
   | Secret Access Key | Secret Access Key of the user with full access to EC2. |
   | Credential alias | Associated credential record. |
   | Authentication Algorithm | Custom authentication algorithm for outbound signing requests. Select AmazonEC2AuthAlgo. Note: Do not directly modify the default authentication algorithm. |
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6. Click Submit.

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