# Getting started with AWS Artifact
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To get started using AWS Artifact, try out its key features in the AWS Artifact console. In the console, you can download AWS security and compliance reports, download and accept legal agreements, and subscribe to notifications about AWS Artifact documents.

## Prerequisites
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To use the features of AWS Artifact, you must have an AWS account. For setup instructions, see [Create an AWS account](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/accounts/latest/reference/manage-acct-creating.html).

## Features
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For instructions on using the features of AWS Artifact, see the following topics:
+ [Downloading reports](downloading-documents.md)
+ [Managing agreements](managing-agreements.md)
+ [Configuring notifications](managing-notifications.md)