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Launching AWS CloudShell from the navigation bar in the AWS Management Console

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Launching AWS CloudShell from the navigation bar in the AWS Management Console - AWS Management Console

AWS CloudShell is a browser-based, pre-authenticated shell that you can launch directly from the AWS Management Console navigation bar. You can run AWS CLI commands against services using your preferred shell (Bash, PowerShell, or Z shell).

You can launch CloudShell from the AWS Management Console using one of the following two methods:

  • Choose the CloudShell icon in the footer of the console.

  • Choose the CloudShell icon on the console navigation bar.

For more information about this service, see the AWS CloudShell User Guide.

For information about the AWS Regions where AWS CloudShell is available, see the AWS Regional Services List. The selection of the Console Region is in sync with the CloudShell Region. If CloudShell isn't available in a selected Region, then CloudShell will operate in the nearest Region.

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