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title: Create an IAM role in the security, identity, and compliance
description: Complete the following steps to create an IAM role in the security, identity, and compliance:
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# Create an IAM role in the security, identity, and compliance

## About this task

Complete the following steps to create an IAM role in the security, identity, and compliance:

## Steps

1. Create an IAM role by selecting the EC2 instance:

   ![kqx1564009032835](../../5.2/_images/kqx1564009032835.png)

2. Assign **AmazonEC2ReadOnlyAccess** privilege to the role.

   ![ypn1564009033450](../../5.2/_images/ypn1564009033450.png)

3. Provide the role name.

   ![kzg1564009034146](../../5.2/_images/kzg1564009034146.png)