Installing AWS CLI Version 2 on Windows

The AWS Command Line Interface (CLI) allows you to interact with AWS services directly from your terminal. This guide provides step-by-step instructions to install AWS CLI Version 2 on Windows.

Step 1: Download the AWS CLI Installer

1. Search for the Installer:
   • Open your browser and search for "aws CLI install windows" in Google.
2. Go to the AWS CLI Version 2 Page:
   • Select the link for AWS CLI Version 2 Installation from the AWS documentation.
3. Download the MSI Installer:
   • Scroll down to the Windows Installation section.
   • Click the link to download the MSI Installer for AWS CLI Version 2.

Step 2: Install AWS CLI on Windows

1. Run the MSI Installer:
   • Locate the downloaded MSI file and double-click to launch the installer.
2. Follow the Installation Wizard:
   • Step 1: Click Next.
   • Step 2: Accept the license agreement by selecting I accept the terms of the license agreement and click Next.
   • Step 3: Click Install to begin the installation.
   • Step 4: If prompted, allow the installer to make changes to your computer.
3. Complete the Installation:
   • Once the installation is finished, click Finish to close the installer.

Step 3: Verify the Installation

1. Open Command Prompt:
   • Press Win + R, type cmd, and press Enter to open the Command Prompt.
2. Check AWS CLI Version:

   • Type the following command:

     aws --version
     

   • Press Enter.

3. Verify the Output:

   • If the installation was successful, you will see output similar to:

     aws-cli/2.x.x Python/X.x.x Windows/x.x
     

   • The version number starting with 2 confirms that AWS CLI Version 2 is installed.

Step 4: Upgrading the AWS CLI

To upgrade the AWS CLI to the latest version: