Add Credentials
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Navigate to the 'Settings > Cloud Connections'
Navigate to the 'Create Cluster > Cloud Credentials > + Add New' management area within the Scoutflo platform.
You will be able to see an existing list of Cloud Connections, add earlier by you.
Click on the Add New Cloud Connection button.
You'll need to provide the following Connection Details:
Credential Name
Must be unique across your account
Examples:
prod-aws-useast1
dev-aws-euwest2
Cannot reuse previously used names
AWS Account Number
Your 12-digit AWS account identifier
Found in your AWS account settings
After clicking "Create", you'll be redirected to the AWS CloudFormation Console:
Template Information
Pre-configured CloudFormation template
Stack description explaining the purpose
Automatically generated stack name
Parameters
ScoutfloIdentifier: Your unique platform identifier
ScoutfloUserId: Your platform user ID
Already filled in - no action needed
Permissions Section
IAM role creation acknowledgment
Required for secure access setup
Important actions on the AWS Console:
Review Details
Verify template information
Check parameter values
Acknowledge IAM Creation
Find the checkbox:
Initiate Creation
Click "Create Stack" button
Process typically takes 1-2 minutes
Our platform will:
Monitor stack creation progress
Display a 120-second countdown
Verify the connection
Show success confirmation
Our implementation uses AWS Security Token Service (STS) to:
Generate time-limited credentials
Automatically expire access after 30 minutes
Create new credentials only when needed
Maintain principle of least privilege
The created IAM role:
Has specific, limited permissions
Only allows required AWS services
Includes automatic cleanup process
Maintains detailed access logs
Stack creates successfully
Connection shows as "Enabled"
Resources can be created immediately
Automatic credential management begins
Once you have successfully added the credentials, you will be able to select the newly added credentials through the drop down on the Create Cluster screen.
Stack Creation Fails
Check AWS permissions
Verify account number
Review error message in AWS Console
Try again with same or new name
Connection Times Out
Wait for full 120 seconds
Check internet connectivity
Verify AWS Console access
Restart process if needed
Name Already Exists
Choose new credential name
Follow naming conventions
Delete old unused credentials
Must be checked '' to proceed