i am in AWS. creating a new user. i wnat them to have god access basically but not give them the root account

i am in AWS. creating a new user. i wnat them to have god access basically but not give them the root account

To give a user “god access” without using the root account, you want to assign them the AdministratorAccess policy. This is the gold standard for full administrative power in AWS.

While the root account has absolute authority (including the ability to close the account or change your support plan), an IAM Admin user can manage almost everything else—including creating other users and managing billing. Quick Guide: Creating an Admin User

Log in to the IAM Console.

In the left navigation pane, choose Users and click Create user.

User details: Enter a name (e.g., Admin-User) and check the box for Provide user access to the AWS Management Console.

Set permissions: Select Attach policies directly.

Search for Policy: In the search bar, type AdministratorAccess. Check the box next to it.

Review and create: Finish the wizard. Crucial: Download or save the password/login URL immediately, as you won't see them again.

Key Differences: Root vs. IAM Admin

It is a best practice to “lock away” your root credentials and use an IAM Admin for daily tasks. Feature Root Account IAM Admin User Permissions Unrestricted & Unchangeable Full (via AdministratorAccess) Billing Access Full access by default Must be enabled by Root first Close Account Yes No Change Support Plan Yes No Security Best Practice Use only for emergency/setup Use for all daily admin tasks Three “Pro” Tips for New Admins

Enable MFA Immediately: Since this user has "god access," a stolen password could be catastrophic. Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on the user's security credentials tab.

Enable Billing Access: Even with AdministratorAccess, IAM users cannot see billing data by default. You must log in as Root, go to Account Settings, and check the box for "Activate IAM Access" under the Billing section.

Use IAM Identity Center (Recommended): If you plan on having multiple accounts or a team, AWS now recommends using IAM Identity Center (formerly SSO) instead of creating individual IAM users. It's more secure and easier to manage as you scale.

Would you like me to walk you through how to enable the billing access for this new admin user?

AWS IAM Admin User Creation Tutorial This video provides a quick, visual walkthrough of exactly how to create a new user and attach the AdministratorAccess policy in the AWS console. How to Create AWS IAM Admin Users in Amazon’s Management Console Administrator Practitioner Root S3 – YouTube Cameron McKenzie · 599 views

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