# Step 3: Create an Amazon SNS topic and subscription
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Create an Amazon SNS topic and subscription.

1. From the [AWS SNS console](https://console.aws.amazon.com/sns/home), in the navigation pane, choose **Topics**, and then choose **Create topic**.

1. Choose type as **Standard** and enter a name for the topic (for example, **MoistureSensorTopic**).

1. Enter a display name for the topic (for example, **Moisture Sensor Topic**). This is the name displayed for your topic in the Amazon SNS console.

1. Choose **Create topic**.

1. In the Amazon SNS topic detail page, choose **Create subscription**.

1. For **Protocol**, choose **Email**.

1. For **Endpoint**, enter your email address.

1. Choose **Create subscription**.

1. Open your email client and look for a message with the subject **MoistureSensorTopic**. Open the email and click the **Confirm subscription** link.
**Important**  
You won't receive any email alerts from this Amazon SNS topic until you confirm the subscription.

You should receive an email message with the text you typed.