Manage Multiple AWS Profiles for Boto3
How many profiles can i configure?
As of now there is no limit up on that, you can create any number of profiles.
Where do these profiles configurations saved?
Usually aws credentials will be saved in ~/.aws/credentials directory
Can i rename the profile?
Through cli not possible, but you can modify this by manually editing the credentials file, it’s usually located at ~/.aws/credentials
Is this profile switching works in CLI as well?
Yes, you can pass profile using –profile argument for any aws command.
Can i update the credentials for Profile?
Yes, you can update credentials at any time, just run the command again, i.e aws configure –profile <profilename>, it will prompt for updated credentials, enter the credentials, these will be replaced with old ones.
Can I switch between AWS profiles dynamically in my code?
Yes, leverage Boto3’s capabilities to dynamically switch between profiles based on project requirements, enhancing flexibility in development.
How To Manage Multiple AWS Profiles For Boto3
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