> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.platform.softwareone.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.platform.softwareone.com/extensions/amazon-web-services/tutorials/transfer-your-aws-account.md). # Transfer your AWS account This tutorial describes how you can transfer the billing and management for your existing AWS Management Account to SoftwareOne by establishing a new agreement. ### Prerequisites Before starting this tutorial, make sure you have the following: * The 12-digit Management Account ID of your AWS Organization. * Contact details for a technical representative within your organization who can act as the deployment point of contact. * 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. ### Transfer your existing AWS account {% stepper %} {% step %} **Start the Purchase Wizard for AWS** To start the purchase wizard: 1. Go to **Catalog** > **Products**. 2. Select **Amazon Web Services**. 3. Review the information, including product details, features, and more. 4. Select **Buy now**.

The Buy now option on the product details page.

{% endstep %} {% step %} **Transfer your existing account** Complete the following steps to transfer your account: 1. **Select agreement** – Select **Create agreement**. 2. **Select licensee** – Select a licensee. You can also [create a new licensee](https://docs.platform.softwareone.com/~/changes/362/modules-and-features/settings/licensees/create-licensees) and select that licensee when it appears in the list. Select **Next**. 3. **Create agreement** – Select **Transfer an existing AWS account**, then select **Next**.

Select the option to transfer your account.

4. **AWS details** – Complete the following steps: 1. Provide the 12-digit AWS Management Account ID of your AWS organization. 2. Review and update the contact form as necessary. 3. Select **Next**.

Provide your Management Account ID and required contact details.

5. **Support details** – Select **SoftwareOne Enterprise Support** or **AWS Resold Support**, then select **Next**. 6. **Cost management** – Review the available Cost Management tools, including [FinOps for Cloud](/extensions/finops-for-cloud.md). Both options are selected by default and cannot be changed. Select **Next**. 7. **Supplementary services** – Choose any additional AWS services you are interested in and select **Next**. Your selection indicates interest only; no services are provisioned at this stage. A SoftwareOne representative will contact you to provide more information.

Select any additional AWS services you are interested in.

8. **Items** – Review the AWS Service item in your agreement. Do not remove this item. Select **Next**. 9. **Details** – Provide reference details, such as additional IDs or notes, and select **Next**. 10. **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 message. You can check the order details page for information on the next steps, including: 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 will also receive email notifications when these actions are due and require your attention. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.platform.softwareone.com/extensions/amazon-web-services/tutorials/transfer-your-aws-account.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.