This guide documents the new AWS Wickr administration console, released on March 13, 2025. For documentation on the classic version of the AWS Wickr administration console, see [Classic Administration Guide](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/wickr/latest/adminguide-classic/what-is-wickr.html).

# Getting started with AWS Wickr
<a name="getting-started"></a>

In this guide, we show you how to get started with Wickr by creating a network, configuring your network, and creating users.

**Topics**
+ [Prerequisites](#getting-started-prerequisites)
+ [Step 1: Create a network](getting-started-step1.md)
+ [Step 2: Configure your network](getting-started-step2.md)
+ [Step 3: Create and invite users](getting-started-step3.md)

## Prerequisites
<a name="getting-started-prerequisites"></a>

Before you start, be sure to complete the following prerequisites if you haven't already:
+ Sign up for Amazon Web Services (AWS). For more information, see [Setting up for AWS Wickr](setting-up.md).
+ Ensure that you have the permissions required to administer Wickr. For more information, see [AWS managed policy: AWSWickrFullAccess](security-iam-awsmanpol.md#security-iam-awsmanpol-AWSWickrFullAccess).
+ Make sure you allow list the appropriate ports and domains for Wickr. For more information, see [Ports and domains to allow list for your Wickr network](allow-list-ports-domains.md).