Troubleshooting steps
Check IAM permissions, verify credentials, review resource policies, contact administrator
API Error Codes
Access Denied
Access to resource denied
Details
Your AWS credentials do not have permission to access the requested resource.
Error typeerror
MeaningAccess denied
Typical causesInsufficient IAM permissions, incorrect credentials, resource policy restriction
SolutionsCheck IAM permissions, verify credentials, review resource policies, contact administrator
Severityhigh
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AWSAccessDenied
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How do I fix access denied?
Check your IAM user/role permissions. You need appropriate permissions for the resource you're accessing.
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