Using service-linked roles

AWS Support and AWS Trusted Advisor use AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) service-linked roles. A service-linked role is a unique IAM role that is linked directly to Support and Trusted Advisor. In each case, the service-linked role is a predefined role. This role includes all the permissions that Support or Trusted Advisor require to call other AWS services on your behalf. The following topics explain what service-linked roles do and how to work with them in Support and Trusted Advisor.