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aws-vault: Add credentials to the secure keystore.

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$ aws-vault add ${profile}

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The command "aws-vault add ${profile}" is used to add an AWS profile to the aws-vault secure storage.

In this command, "${profile}" is a placeholder for the name of the AWS profile you want to add.

aws-vault is a command-line tool that helps you securely store and use AWS access credentials. It uses your operating system's native keychain or a password vault to store the credentials. By storing the credentials securely in aws-vault, you can avoid having to store them in plain text files or environment variables.

When you run the "aws-vault add" command, you are instructing aws-vault to add a new AWS profile with the given name to its secure storage. Once the profile is added, you can then use the aws-vault tool to execute AWS CLI commands or run other AWS-related tools, using the credentials associated with that profile.

By using aws-vault, you can easily manage multiple AWS profiles and switch between them without having to provide your credentials every time. This adds an extra layer of security by keeping your AWS access credentials protected.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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