Missing credentials in config if using AWS CONFIG FILE set AWS SDK LOAD CONFIG 1

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Has anyone figured out how to resolve the "Missing credentials in config" error? It says to set AWS_SDK_LOAD_CONFIG=1.
Oct 17 in AWS by Priyanka
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When I tried to run an AWS CLI command in my terminal, I got the error 'Missing credentials in config, if using AWS_CONFIG_FILE, set AWS_SDK_LOAD_CONFIG=1'. This can happen, especially when you're working with custom configuration files or using automation scripts.

I also searched for a solution and tried many approaches, but this worked for me. If you're seeing the same error, here's what it means and how to fix it:

This error shows up when the AWS CLI or SDK can't find the credentials it needs to authenticate your requests. It usually happens if you're using a custom configuration file and the AWS SDK isn't set up to load it.

1. Configure Your AWS Credentials

Make sure your AWS credentials are set up by running the following command in your terminal:

aws configure

You will be prompted to enter the following information:

  • Access Key ID: Your unique access key.

  • Secret Access Key: Your secret key.

  • Default region name: The AWS region you want to use (e.g., us-east-1).

  • Default output format: The format for AWS CLI output (e.g., json).

This command saves the necessary credentials for your AWS account.

2. Set the AWS_SDK_LOAD_CONFIG Environment Variable

If you are using a custom AWS config file, set the following environment variable to ensure the AWS SDK loads it:

export AWS_SDK_LOAD_CONFIG=1

This step allows the AWS SDK to read from your configuration files.

3. Check Your Credentials File

Ensure your credentials are correctly saved in the ~/.aws/credentials file. Open the file and check that it looks like this:

[default]

aws_access_key_id = YOUR_ACCESS_KEY

aws_secret_access_key = YOUR_SECRET_KEY

Replace YOUR_ACCESS_KEY and YOUR_SECRET_KEY with your actual keys.

4. Restart the Terminal

After setting the environment variable, restart your terminal. You can also run the following command to refresh your terminal configuration:

For Bash users:
source ~/.bashrc


For Zsh users:
source ~/.zshrc

To learn more about AWS CLI and gain a deeper understanding, click here.

answered Oct 24 by Dhanu

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