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# [Explain like I'm 5: AWS IAM](https://blog.stefanolaru.com/explain-like-im-5-aws-iam?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Do you find AWS IAM User Groups, Policies, or Roles confusing? It's all about who can access what.

Dec 18, 2022 · 5 min read · blog.stefanolaru.com  
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[Folasewa Ogunsola](https://hashnode.com/@Shewalee)

[Mar 8, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/explain-like-im-5-aws-iam/639f3dcec2a191a0d2f3793d/comment/64091a3a4b4818e3636f7639)

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