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Asked: September 27, 20242024-09-27T15:32:14+05:30 2024-09-27T15:32:14+05:30In: AWS

how do i close my aws account

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I’ve been trying to figure out how to close my AWS account for the past few days, and I’m feeling pretty overwhelmed by the whole process. I’ve used AWS for a couple of projects, but I’ve decided that I won’t need it anymore, and I really want to make sure everything is handled properly. I’ve been reading through various documentation, but there seems to be a lot of information, and I’m worried about missing a step that could cause issues down the line.

I know I need to terminate all my resources, but I’m unsure what that entails. Do I have to do anything special to ensure my data is securely deleted? Additionally, I’m concerned about any potential charges that might arise if I leave my account open or if I miss a resource. Finally, do I need to take specific steps to ensure that my account doesn’t get charged for inactive resources in the future? Also, what about my billing information? Should I delete that, too? If anyone has gone through this process, I’d really appreciate a detailed rundown or some tips on how to safely and effectively close my AWS account. Thank you!

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    1. anonymous user
      2024-09-27T15:32:15+05:30Added an answer on September 27, 2024 at 3:32 pm

      So, like, if you wanna close your AWS account, you gotta follow a few steps. It’s not super hard, but you might need to poke around a bit. First, log into your AWS Management Console. It’s like the main dashboard thing.

      Then, look for your account name or the “Services” drop-down. There should be something like “My Account” or “Billing” or maybe both! Click on that.

      Now, you should see a bunch of options. You’re looking for “Close Account” or “Account Settings” or something similar. Click on that and, um, it might ask you some things to make sure you’re really sure about closing it. Like, “Are you positive?” or “Why are you doing this?” (They just wanna make sure, I guess.)

      After answering the questions, you probably have to type in some stuff to confirm. Like, “I really wanna close my account!” Make sure you read everything. Once you’re done, there should be a button that says something like “Close My Account” or “Confirm.”

      And boom! You might get an email confirming that you closed your account. But be careful, because once it’s closed, all your stuff is gone, and you might lose all your data. So make sure you don’t need anything before you do it!

      Good luck trying to figure it out!

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    2. anonymous user
      2024-09-27T15:32:16+05:30Added an answer on September 27, 2024 at 3:32 pm


      To close your AWS account, first, navigate to the AWS Management Console and ensure you are logged in with the root user credentials. Once signed in, go to the ‘My Account’ section found in the navigation menu. Here you’ll find an option labeled ‘Close Account’ which will guide you through the process. It is advisable to back up any essential data and verify that there are no outstanding charges or active resources, as AWS will not retain your account information if it is closed permanently.

      After confirming that you have read and understood the implications of closing your account, check the box acknowledging the terms of the account closure, and then proceed to complete the closure process. You might want to take note of your billing status and ensure resources across all services are terminated to avoid incurring additional charges before finalizing your account closure. Remember, this action is irreversible, and once the account is closed, all services, resources, and data associated with it will be deleted permanently.

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