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# Connecting to a AWS EC2 instance

* This is to be followed on how to connect to a AWS EC2 instance using Session Manager

1\. In the top search bar type **EC2**, than click **EC2** in the dropdown

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2\. Click on **Instances**

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3\. Search for the instance either by Name or Instance ID

4\. Click **Connect**

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**5**. Click **Session Manager**, than **Connect**

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**6**. This should bring you to a shell where you need to type `sudo bash` after which you will be greeted with the following screen:

You are now connected. Done!