What is an AWS IAM Role and how does it differ from an IAM User?

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What is an AWS IAM Role and how does it differ from an IAM User?

Key points

  • IAM Roles are temporary, while IAM Users have long-term credentials
  • IAM Roles are assumed by services or users, not tied to individuals
  • IAM Users have passwords and access keys, while IAM Roles do not have long-term credentials

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