If you’re having trouble setting up Kiro IDE with your AWS account, don’t worry — here’s a straightforward guide to help you troubleshoot and resolve common issues.
First, ensure you’ve created and attached the correct permissions. Start by creating a custom IAM policy with all necessary permissions for Kiro. This policy, let’s call it “KiroAdminPolicy,” should include permissions for AWS SSO, IAM roles, user directory, and other related services. Once you’ve crafted this policy, attach it to your admin user.
Next, verify that the policies are correctly attached. Use the AWS CLI to list attached policies for your user. Make sure both “KiroAdminPolicy” and “AdministratorAccess” are present. This confirms your user has the right permissions.
Then, check if your AWS Organizations setup is properly configured. Run a command to see which services are enabled for your organization and confirm that IAM and SSO are active. Also, verify that your IAM Identity Center instance exists and is marked as “ACTIVE” in your preferred region.
Once the setup checks out, try creating the Kiro profile via the AWS Console while logged in as your admin user. If you encounter errors during profile creation or when assigning user subscriptions, pay close attention to error messages. If errors indicate a lack of authorization despite admin access, consider these possibilities:
– The Kiro profile may not be fully initialized on AWS’s backend. Sometimes, a backend activation step is necessary and might not be documented.
– There could be an account-level restriction or prerequisite that hasn’t been met, such as missing service enablement.
If you experience an authentication failure when trying to sign in to Kiro IDE through IAM Identity Center, ensure that your Identity Center instance is correctly set up and active, and that the user has the necessary permissions assigned.
If these steps don’t resolve the issue, contact AWS Support. Ask them why your user, despite having administrator permissions, is showing “not authorized” errors during Kiro setup. Request if there are any additional activation requirements or backend configurations needed. Also, ask if they can manually help initiate the Kiro profile setup for your account.
This process can be frustrating, but systematically verifying permissions, service enablements, and configurations can often identify the root cause. With the right support and careful checking, you’ll get Kiro IDE up and running soon.