# Getting Started

??? info  "Click here if you're at an *AWS event* where the *Event Engine* is being used" 

    _The CloudFormation Stack for this event should already be deployed._

	1. Click <a href="https://dashboard.eventengine.run" target="_blank">here</a> to open the Event Engine dashboard in a separate browser tab.
	2. Enter the **team hash** code that you were provided and click **Proceed**.. 
	3. Click **AWS Console**.
	4. Click **Open Console**.
	5. Make sure you are in the correct region.
	6. Go to the CloudFormation console.
	7. Click **[here](/assess/)** to proceed to the Assess phase.

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??? info  "Click here if you're *not at an AWS event* or are using your own account" 

    In order to complete these workshops, you'll need a valid, usable <a href="https://aws.amazon.com/getting-started/" target="_blank">AWS Account</a>. Use a personal account or create a new AWS account to ensure you have the necessary access and that you do not accidentally modify corporate resources. Do **not** use an AWS account from the company you work for. __We strongly recommend that you use a non-production AWS account for this workshop such as a training, sandbox or personal account. If multiple participants are sharing a single account you should use unique names for the stack set and resources created in the console.__

## Create an admin user

If you don't already have an AWS IAM user with admin permissions, please use the following instructions to create one:

1.  Browse to the <a href="https://console.aws.amazon.com/iam/" target="_blank">AWS IAM</a> console.
2.  Click **Users** on the left navigation and then click **Add User**.
3.  Enter a **User Name**, check the checkbox for **AWS Management Console access**, enter a **Custom Password**, and click **Next:Permissions**.
4.  Click **Attach existing policies directly**, click the checkbox next to the **AdministratorAccess**, and click **Next:review**.
5.  Click **Create User**
6.  Click **Dashboard** on the left navigation and use the **IAM users sign-in link** to login as the admin user you just created.

## Add credits (optional)

If you are doing this workshop as part of an AWS sponsored event, you will receive credits to cover the costs.  Below are the instructions for entering the credits:

1.  Browse to the <a href="https://console.aws.amazon.com/billing/home?#/credits" target="_blank">AWS Account Settings</a> console.
2.  Enter the **Promo Code** you received (these will be handed out at the beginning of the workshop).
3.  Enter the **Security Check** and click **Redeem**.


You are now setup for the workshop!