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March 13, 2025
aws cli, aws iam, mfa, security

AWS CLI - setup iam mfa with cli

Use AWS CLI to setup virtual MFA device token

aws iam create-virtual-mfa-device 
  --virtual-mfa-device-name {username} outfile /home/{username}/QRCode.png 
  --bootstrap-method QRCodePNG
aws iam enable-mfa-device --user-name {username} 
  --serial-number arn:aws:iam::{useridnumber}:mfa/{username} 
  --authentication-code-1 {code1} --authentication-code-2 {code2}

QRCode.png can be copied to S3 to setup virtual MFA device like Google Authenticator

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