Set up an Alert System with Amazon SNS

AWS SNS configuration steps

We will perform a quick test run to ensure your account is ready, and then complete the setup steps for Amazon SNS.

Step 1: Access the AWS Console

First, use the search bar to navigate to Amazon Simple Notification Service

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Step 2: Open Topics

From the left menu, choose Topics -> Create topic

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Step 3: Configure the Topic

  • Type: Choose Standard.
  • Name: SNS Alerts
  • Keep other settings as Default.

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Scroll down and click Create topic.

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Verify that the topic was created successfully.

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Step 4: Open Subscriptions

From the left menu, choose Subscriptions -> Create subscription

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Step 5: Configure the Subscription

  • Topic ARN: Select the SNS Alerts topic you created earlier.
  • Protocol: Choose Email.
  • Endpoint: Enter your email address.
  • Click Create subscription.

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  • Confirmation: Open your email inbox and find the message from AWS Notifications (it may be in the spam folder).
  • Click Confirm subscription to activate the channel.

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  • You should receive a confirmation that the subscription is successful.

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Step 6: Verify Subscription Status

Confirm that the subscription status shows Confirmed.

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Congratulations — you have completed the AWS SNS configuration.