# AWS User Guide

The DuploCloud platform installs in an EC2 instance within your AWS account. It can be accessed using a web interface, API, or Terraform provider.

You can log in to the DuploCloud portal, using single sign-on (SSO), with your GSuite or O365 login.

## Before You Begin

Before getting started, complete the following steps:

* Read the [DuploCloud Platform Overview](https://docs.duplocloud.com/docs/automation-platform/readme-1) and learn about DuploCloud terms like [Infrastructure](https://docs.duplocloud.com/docs/automation-platform/application-focused-interface-duplocloud-architecture/infrastructure), [Plan](https://docs.duplocloud.com/docs/automation-platform/application-focused-interface-duplocloud-architecture/plan), and [Tenant](https://docs.duplocloud.com/docs/automation-platform/application-focused-interface-duplocloud-architecture/tenant)
* Set up the DuploCloud Portal
* Read the [Access Control](https://docs.duplocloud.com/docs/automation-platform/access-control) section and ensure at least one person has administrator access
* Connect to the DuploCloud Slack channel for support from the DuploCloud team