Learn how to securely connect GitHub Actions to your AWS account using OIDC authentication without storing access keys. Step-by-step guide with IAM role setup, trust policy configuration, and workflow examples for safe CI/CD deployments.

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A step-by-step guide to securely connecting GitHub Actions workflows to AWS using OpenID Connect (OIDC) authentication. Covers creating an OIDC identity provider in AWS, configuring IAM roles with trust policies, attaching permissions, and updating GitHub Actions workflows to use temporary credentials without storing access keys. Includes security best practices for restricting repository access and granting minimal permissions.

Connect GitHub Actions to AWS with OIDC (No Access Keys)

Step 1: Create an OIDC Identity Provider in AWS

Step 2: Create an IAM Role for GitHub Actions

Step 5: Update Your GitHub Actions Workflow