# Prerequisites for getting started with AWS PCS
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Refer to the following topics to prepare your AWS account and local development environment for AWS PCS. 

**Topics**
+ [Sign up for AWS and create an administrative user](setting-up.md)
+ [Install the AWS CLI for AWS PCS](setting-up_cli.md)
+ [Required IAM permissions for AWS PCS](required-iam-permissions.md)