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how to close an aws account

I hope you can help me out here. I’ve been using my AWS account for a while now, but I’ve decided it’s time to close it for various reasons, including managing costs and focusing on different projects. However, I’m not entirely sure how to go about the process of closing my AWS account. I’m worried I might be missing a step or that there could be lingering charges after the account closure.

I’ve already terminated all my active services and deleted any valuable resources, but I still want to ensure that everything is taken care of properly. Also, I’ve heard some conflicting information about whether I need to contact AWS support directly or if there’s a straightforward way to do this through the management console.

Are there any specific things I need to consider, like retaining data or understanding billing issues that might arise? Additionally, is there a confirmation process to ensure my account is officially closed? I want to be sure I’m following the correct procedure to avoid any complications in the future. Any guidance on this would be greatly appreciated!

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    1. Closing Your AWS Account: A Rookie’s Guide

      So, you want to close your AWS account? No worries, I got you covered. Just follow these steps and you’ll be done in no time!

      1. Log in to AWS: First, you need to sign in to the AWS Management Console. You know, the place where you create all those cool resources.
      2. Go to Your Account Settings: Look for your account name at the top right corner of the screen. Click on it and then pick “My Account” from the dropdown.
      3. Find the Close Account Option: Scroll down! Yeah, I mean scroll down a lot until you see the “Close Account” section. It’s usually at the bottom.
      4. Read the Warning: There’s probably some serious stuff about data loss or whatever. Just read it so you know what you’re getting into.
      5. Check the Boxes: There will be some checkboxes. Check those! It’s like acknowledging you know what’s happening.
      6. Hit the Close Account Button: Once you’re done scrolling and checking, you’ll see the big red button. Click it! (But like, double-check everything first.)

      And boom! Your AWS account is closed. But don’t forget that you might still get some emails or billing stuff, so keep an eye on that. Good luck!


    2. To close an AWS (Amazon Web Services) account, start by signing into the AWS Management Console with the root account credentials. Navigate to the “My Account” section by selecting your account name in the upper right corner, then click on “Account Settings.” Scroll down to the “Close Account” section. Before proceeding, ensure you have resolved any outstanding billing issues, backed up necessary data, and terminated all active resources such as EC2 instances, S3 buckets, etc. This step is crucial as AWS will retain resource data for a limited time after account closure, depending on the service.

      Once all preliminary actions are taken, check the box to confirm you understand the implications of closing the account and click on the “Close Account” button. After this confirmation, AWS will initiate the account closure process, which can take some time to finalize. You’ll receive an email confirming the closure once complete. Keep in mind, if you are part of an AWS Organization, closing your root account will also affect all the linked accounts, so ensure you’ve addressed all associated resources and dependencies. For programmatic access, consider using CLI commands to automate the resource shutdown process, ensuring no lingering costs are incurred before the account closure is finalized.

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