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# Sign up for new AWS account

This tutorial describes how to sign up for a new AWS account through SoftwareOne Marketplace and then transfer the billing and management of that newly created account to SoftwareOne. 

### Prerequisites <a href="#prerequisites" id="prerequisites"></a>

Before starting this tutorial, make sure you have the following:

* A unique email address for your AWS root account, a valid credit card, and your company contact details. These are required to [sign up for AWS](https://signin.aws.amazon.com/signup?request_type=register).
* Correct permissions in AWS to complete the account activation and AWS Organizations configuration tasks.
* An active licensee in the Marketplace, or permission to [create one](/modules-and-features/settings/licensees/create-licensees.md). A licensee is required to create a new agreement.
* Contact details for a technical representative within your organization who can act as the deployment point of contact.

### AWS organization requirements

Before creating your AWS account, review the [AWS Organization requirements](/extensions/amazon-web-services/aws-organizations-requirements.md) to understand the configuration that must be completed after account creation.

### Sign up for a new AWS account

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{% step %}
**Start the Purchase Wizard for AWS**

To start the purchase wizard:

1. Go to **Catalog** > **Products**.&#x20;
2. Select **Amazon Web Services**.&#x20;
3. Review the information, including product details, features, and more.&#x20;
4. Select **Buy now**.

<div data-with-frame="true"><figure><img src="/files/UEOn62Q4xzH9FFBOxF3v" alt=""><figcaption><p>Select <strong>Buy now</strong> to start the guided purchase flow. </p></figcaption></figure></div>
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
**Create a new agreement and AWS account**

In the guided purchase flow, follow these steps to create a new SoftwareOne Marketplace agreement and AWS account:

1. **Select agreement** – Select **Create agreement**.
2. **Select licensee** – Choose a licensee. You can also [create a new licensee](/modules-and-features/settings/licensees/create-licensees.md) and select that licensee when it appears in the list. Select **Next**.&#x20;
3. **Create agreement** – Select **Create a new AWS account**, then select **Next**.
4. **AWS details** – Complete the following steps:
   1. Create a new AWS account. For details, see [How to create an AWS account](https://aws.amazon.com/resources/create-account/) in the AWS documentation.
   2. Sign in to the new account and complete the [AWS Organizations requirements](/extensions/amazon-web-services/aws-organizations-requirements.md).
   3. Copy the 12-digit AWS Organizations management account ID.
      {% endstep %}

{% step %}
**Transfer billing of your newly created AWS account to SoftwareOne**

After creating your AWS account and completing the required configuration, return to the purchase flow to continue the transfer process:

1. **AWS details** – Select **Back** to return to the step where the account transfer option is available.

<div data-with-frame="true"><figure><img src="/files/2tV3ZTS8sV6GYIjsGEKv" alt=""><figcaption><p>Follow the instructions to create a new AWS account.</p></figcaption></figure></div>

2. **Create agreement** – Select **Transfer an existing AWS account**, then select **Next**.&#x20;

<div data-with-frame="true"><figure><img src="/files/VoTzwqLYodBX796ZSKZv" alt=""><figcaption><p>Select the option to transfer your account.</p></figcaption></figure></div>

3. **AWS details** – Do the following:
   1. Enter your 12-digit AWS Management Account ID.
   2. Review and update the contact form as necessary.
   3. Select **Next**.
4. **Support details** – Choose one of the support options, then select **Next**:
   * **SoftwareOne Enterprise Support** – SoftwareOne becomes your point of contact for AWS support and assistance with your AWS environment.
   * **AWS Resold Support** – Contact AWS directly for technical assistance.
5. **Cost management** – Review the Cost Management tools, including [FinOps for Cloud](/extensions/finops-for-cloud.md). Both options are selected by default and cannot be changed. Select **Next**.&#x20;
6. **Supplementary services** – Choose any additional AWS services you are interested in, then select **Next**. Your selection indicates interest only; no services are provisioned at this stage. A SoftwareOne representative will contact you to provide more information.
7. **Items** – Review the AWS Service item in your agreement. Do not remove this item. Select **Next**.
8. **Details** – Provide reference details, like additional IDs or notes, and select **Next**.
9. **Review order** – Read the terms and conditions and the privacy statement. When done, select **Place order** to submit your order.
   {% endstep %}
   {% endstepper %}

### Next steps

After placing the order, you will receive a confirmation. Check the order details page for the next steps to complete onboarding.

1. **Accepting the AWS billing transfer invitation** – You will receive an invitation email from AWS. You must accept the invitation so we can proceed with your order.
2. **Approving the service terms** – You will receive an email from AWS, requesting you to accept the minimum service term of your agreement.
3. **Deploying the SoftwareOne Bootstrap role** – After accepting the billing transfer invitation and the service terms, you must deploy the Essentials Bootstrap Role. Deploying this role is mandatory for onboarding. For more details, see [Essentials Bootstrap Role](https://docs.softwareone.cloud/knowledge-base/essentials-bootstrap-role-customer-manual) in SoftwareOne Services documentation.

You also receive email notifications when these actions are due and require your attention.


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