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Troubleshooting issues with AWS account creation

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Troubleshooting issues with AWS account creation - AWS Account Management

Use the reference links in the following table to help you diagnose and fix issues with creating a new AWS account.

Issue Reference link Source
I don't know how to sign-up or create an account Create an AWS account This guide
What should I do if I didn't receive a call from AWS to verify my new account or the PIN I entered doesn't work? https://repost.aws/knowledge-center/phone-verify-no-call AWS re:Post
How do I resolve the "maximum number of failed attempts" error when I try to verify my AWS account by phone? https://repost.aws/knowledge-center/maximum-failed-attempts AWS re:Post
It's been more than 24 hours and my account isn't activated https://repost.aws/knowledge-center/create-and-activate-aws-account AWS re:Post
I can't sign into my new account after it has been created https://docs.aws.amazon.com/signin/latest/userguide/troubleshooting-sign-in-issues.html AWS Sign-In User Guide

For additional help, we recommend that you search AWS re:Post for content related to your specific issue. If you still need assistance, contact AWS Support.

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