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# Amazon Web Service (AWS) Configuration

If your public cloud provider is AWS, a few minutes after your connection is created, your AWS account will receive your connection information in the **Direct Connect** > **Connections** list.

<figure><img src="/files/HR1ZiwRNJeqYSFhNzQ5x" alt=""><figcaption><p>Validate Connection on AWS Console</p></figcaption></figure>

1. Click **Accept** to validate your connection.
2. Create a virtual interface and add a BGP peer.\
   Please see [**AWS Documentation**](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/directconnect/latest/UserGuide/create-vif.html) for more details.