> 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-manual-connection.md).

# AWS Manual Connection

Use this method if your organization prefers to create and manage the IAM role and permissions manually instead of using the OX CloudFormation template.

In this method, you create the IAM role and policy in AWS, then connect the generated AWS Role ARN in OX.

### Step 1: Create the IAM role \[AWS]

1. Sign in to the AWS Management Console.
2. Open the **IAM** service.
3. Create a new role.
4. For **Role type**, select **Another AWS account**.
5. Configure the role using the following values.

| Setting             | Value                                         |
| ------------------- | --------------------------------------------- |
| Account ID          | `351456651185` (OX AWS account ID)            |
| Require external ID | Enabled                                       |
| External ID         | External ID generated in the OX AWS connector |
| Require MFA         | Disabled                                      |

6. Select **Next: Permissions**.

### Step 2: Create the IAM policy \[AWS]

1. Attach the following AWS managed policies:
   * `ViewOnlyAccess`
   * `SecurityAudit`
2. Create the OX integration policy using the JSON policy provided below.
3. Attach the OX integration policy to the role.
4. Select **Next: Tags**.
5. Select **Next: Review**.
6. Configure the role.

| Setting     | Value                                                 |
| ----------- | ----------------------------------------------------- |
| Role name   | `OxAWSIntegrationRole` (recommended) or a custom name |
| Description | Optional                                              |

7. Select **Create role**.

#### OX integration policy

When creating the OX integration policy, include the AWS managed policies listed above and add the following JSON policy.

```json
<existing JSON policy>
```

### Step 3: Connect AWS in OX \[OX]

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

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

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


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