> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.ox.security/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.ox.security/ox-integrations/3rd-party-integrations/cloud-security/aws/aws-automatic-connection.md).

# AWS Automatic Connection

Use this method to quickly connect a single AWS account.

The AWS CloudFormation template automatically creates the IAM role and permissions required for OX to securely access your AWS environment and collect cloud security findings. This is the recommended connection method for most deployments.

### Step 1: Deploy the CloudFormation stack

1. Sign in to the AWS Management Console.
2. In OX, on the AWS connector page, select **CloudFormation Assume Role**.
3. On the **Create stack** page:
   1. Select both acknowledgment checkboxes.
   2. Select **Create stack**.
4. Wait for the stack deployment to complete.
5. Open the **Outputs** tab.
6. Copy the **OxRoleArn** value.

> **Note**
>
> If a CloudFormation stack named **ox-security** already exists, specify a different stack name. Otherwise, the deployment fails because the stack name must be unique.

### Step 2: Connect AWS in OX

1. In OX, go to **Settings** > **Connectors**.
2. Select **AWS**.

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3. In the **AWS Role ARN** field, paste the **OxRoleArn** value.
4. Select **Connect**.

Verify that the connector status changes to **Connected**.


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