> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.usebracket.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# DynamoDB

> Follow these steps to set up your initial DynamoDB connection with Bracket

<Warning>DynamoDB is currently only available on Bracket's [legacy app](https://legacy.app.usebracket.com/)</Warning>

## Adding Bracket as a user

On your AWS console homepage, search `IAM` in the search bar and click on `IAM` under `Services`.

<Example>
  <img class="rounded-md w-full" src="https://mintcdn.com/bracket/1whZePpi8DloDf7s/img/dynamodb-1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=1whZePpi8DloDf7s&q=85&s=c5021ce57772d15481ad00134462c1ed" width="1882" height="704" data-path="img/dynamodb-1.png" />
</Example>

On the IAM dashboard, click `Users`.

<Example>
  <img class="rounded-md w-full" src="https://mintcdn.com/bracket/1whZePpi8DloDf7s/img/dynamodb-2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=1whZePpi8DloDf7s&q=85&s=b7b07d9afbec025f8970e92162a9fac2" width="1588" height="312" data-path="img/dynamodb-2.png" />
</Example>

Then click `Add Users`.

<Example>
  <img class="rounded-md w-full" src="https://mintcdn.com/bracket/1whZePpi8DloDf7s/img/dynamodb-3.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=1whZePpi8DloDf7s&q=85&s=22ae9b154fd8aebdd380b20fd390eded" width="2090" height="228" data-path="img/dynamodb-3.png" />
</Example>

Configure the new user as seen below. Use username `bracket`. Select the "Password - AWS Management Console access" option for AWS credential type, and select "Autogenerated password". Then click "Next: Permissions

<Example>
  <img class="rounded-md w-full" src="https://mintcdn.com/bracket/1whZePpi8DloDf7s/img/dynamodb-4.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=1whZePpi8DloDf7s&q=85&s=50c15bd507fe933672151a0601e16acf" width="2090" height="1046" data-path="img/dynamodb-4.png" />
</Example>

On the next page, click "Attach existing policies directly." Then search "dynamodb" in the search bar, and check all four policies as seen below.

<Example>
  <img class="rounded-md w-full" src="https://mintcdn.com/bracket/1whZePpi8DloDf7s/img/dynamodb-5.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=1whZePpi8DloDf7s&q=85&s=22eb1aa3c6f1a3e74c38a79296f1d3c6" width="1992" height="864" data-path="img/dynamodb-5.png" />
</Example>

On the next page, user tags are optional. You might choose to put `role : bracket`, for example. Then click "Next."

On the Review page, make sure the details look like the below, then create the user.

<Example>
  <img class="rounded-md w-full" src="https://mintcdn.com/bracket/1whZePpi8DloDf7s/img/dynamodb-6.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=1whZePpi8DloDf7s&q=85&s=35e3480a8bad3bf0137c7f411668d6c1" width="1992" height="1040" data-path="img/dynamodb-6.png" />
</Example>

Finally, you'll see the bracket user you just created. **First**, copy the password (the first red box below) and send it to Bracket via Slack or email. **Second**, click "send email" (second red box). Send to [eng@usebracket.com](mailto:eng@usebracket.com).

<Warning>
  If you navigate away from this AWS page, you will have to create new
  credentials for the bracket user.
</Warning>

<Example>
  <img class="rounded-md w-full" src="https://mintcdn.com/bracket/1whZePpi8DloDf7s/img/dynamodb-7.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=1whZePpi8DloDf7s&q=85&s=a2f6f82907fcc656ee6ff5aaef419fe5" width="1992" height="234" data-path="img/dynamodb-7.png" />
</Example>
