Create an AWS credential for asset discovery

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title: Create an AWS credential for asset discovery
description: Use the AI Control Tower workspace to create an AWS credential for asset discovery.
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# Create an AWS credential for asset discovery

Use the AI Control Tower workspace to create an AWS credential for asset discovery.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## Procedure

1.  Select the look-up list of the **Credential** field.

    The AWS credentials new record page is displayed

2.  Enter the Name.

3.  Enter the Access Key ID.

4.  Enter the Secret Access Key.

5.  Enter the authentication algorithm: **Amazon Bedrock Algorithm for AICT**.

6.  Select **Submit**.

    The AWS credential is created


## What to do next

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