Create Custom IAM Policy

calendar Jul 14, 2019 · 1 min read · AWS AWS IAM AWS IAM policy  ·
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Today we will learn, how to create custom IAM policy.

Step 1: Open AWS Console and Select IAM service.

IAM Console

Step 2: Select "Policies".

IAM Policies

Step 3: Click on "Create Policy".

Create Policy

Step 4: Click on "Json", Paste your policy and Press "Review Policy".

Add Policy

Note: You can also use visual editor to create IAM Policies, which is very easy to use also.

Step 5: Add you Policy 'Name' and 'Description'. After that, Click "Create Policy".

last save policy

Now, You Custom Policy has been created. You can attached this to your IAM Role , Users permission etc.

Related: For a newer, more streamlined way to manage authorization policies at scale, see Amazon Verified Permissions: Simplified Policy Management for Secure AWS Applications (2026 Update).

Enjoy :)