AWS CLI Setup on Linux

🌐 Step 1: Navigate to the Official Guide

Start by searching:

install AWS CLI version 2 Linux

Then open the official documentation from:

Make sure you’re using AWS CLI Version 2, which is the latest version.

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📥 Step 2: Download the Installer

The first command downloads the AWS CLI installer as a ZIP file.

curl "<https://awscli.amazonaws.com/awscli-exe-linux-x86_64.zip>" -o "awscliv2.zip"

👉 This command fetches the installer from AWS and saves it locally.

📦 Step 3: Unzip the Installer

Next, extract the downloaded file:

unzip awscliv2.zip

This will create a folder containing the installation files.

⚙️ Step 4: Run the Installer

Now install the AWS CLI using:

sudo ./aws/install

• You will be prompted to enter your system password

• The installation will then proceed automatically

✅ Step 5: Verify Installation

After installation, check that everything works:

aws --version

✔ Expected Output

aws-cli/2.x.x Python/3.x Linux ...

👉 If you see a version like this, the installation was successful.

🧠 Notes

• If /usr/local/bin is in your system path, you can simply run:

  aws --version

• Otherwise, you may need to run:

  /usr/local/bin/aws --version

🛠️ Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues:

• Ensure unzip is installed on your system

• Verify you used sudo for installation

• Revisit the official AWS documentation for guidance