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# [Connecting to an EC2 Instance Using Command Prompt on Windows](https://devopsforjesus.hashnode.dev/connecting-to-an-ec2-instance-using-command-prompt-on-windows?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

How to Create an AWS Account To connect to an EC2 first you need to have a registered AWS account. If you don't have an AWS account, You can register for one using this link: How to Create an AWS Account Creating an EC2 Instance After creating an acc...

Jan 16, 2024 · 2 min read · devopsforjesus.hashnode.dev  
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[Nbyak Dzingina](https://hashnode.com/@Nbyak)

[Aug 19, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/connecting-to-an-ec2-instance-using-command-prompt-on-windows/65a714f69904ca8e73830509/comment/66c3bf7b36491a0ba580bc0b)

This gave detail for a complete novice like myself to be able to find my way around.

[Tolani Akintayo](https://hashnode.com/@tolani-akintayo)

[Aug 19, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/connecting-to-an-ec2-instance-using-command-prompt-on-windows/65a714f69904ca8e73830509/comment/66c3bf7b36491a0ba580bc0b#reply-66c3c32e36b57b6f3b5203ca)

I am glad to hear, Simplicity is one of my core principle. Thank you