How to Install AWS CLI on Ubuntu

Install AWS CLI from Ubuntu’s repository

The easiest way to install AWS CLI is from Ubuntu’s Universe repository, although it may not be the latest version.

Open the terminal and run the command below.

sudo apt install awscli

Once installed, run the command below to verify if AWS CLI is installed.

aws --version

Install AWS CLI from Amazon

You can install AWS CLI on Ubuntu using the official installer from Amazon. First, download the zip file using the ‘curl’ command, then ‘unzip’ it. Finally, run the install command to set up the AWS Command Line Interface on your system.

sudo apt install curl unzip
curl "https://awscli.amazonaws.com/awscli-exe-linux-x86_64.zip" -o "awscliv2.zip"

Next, run the commands below to extract and install the downloaded file.

To confirm the AWS Command Line Interface (AWS CLI) installation, run `aws –version` in your terminal to check the AWS CLI version. This command displays the installed version number, confirming the software is ready for use with your AWS services.

aws --version

Install AWS CLI via Python PiP

Installing AWS CLI on Ubuntu using Python’s PiP offers a strong alternative, especially if you already have Python configured. This method uses the Python Package Installer (PIP) to add the AWS CLI tools to your system, letting you manage AWS services from your terminal.

sudo apt update

This command updates the package lists, preparing your system for upgrades and new installations.

Install Python and PIP

The AWS Command Line Interface (AWS CLI) requires Python and PIP (Python Package Installer) for installation. You can install these prerequisites by running the command `sudo apt update && sudo apt install python3-pip awscli -y` in your terminal.

sudo apt install python3 python3-pip -y

Install AWS CLI using PIP

You can install or upgrade the AWS Command Line Interface (CLI) using PIP by executing the following command: `sudo apt install awscli`. This command updates the AWS CLI to its latest version on your Ubuntu system.

sudo pip3 install --upgrade awscli

Verify the Installation

To confirm that the AWS CLI is installed correctly, run the following command to check its version:

aws --version

If the installation was successful, you will see the version information displayed in the terminal.

Configuring AWS CLI

After you install the AWS CLI on Ubuntu, you need to configure it with your AWS account details. Running the ‘aws configure’ command will prompt you to enter your Access Key ID, Secret Access Key, default region, and output format, allowing you to start using AWS services.

aws configure

You will be asked to enter your AWS Access Key ID, Secret Access Key, default region, and default output format. Provide the necessary information based on your AWS account configuration.

Conclusion

• The AWS CLI is a powerful tool that allows you to manage AWS services from the command line
• You can 💿 install the AWS CLI on Ubuntu Linux using various methods such as Ubuntu’s Universe repository, direct download from AWS, or via Python PIP
• After installation, verify the installation and configure the AWS CLI with your AWS account access keys
• With the AWS CLI successfully installed and configured, you can begin efficiently managing various AWS services directly from your terminal