# Enabling AWS Billing Data

## Prerequisites

To enable the billing feature in DuploCloud, ensure the following:

* **Enable billing data export in AWS:** Follow the steps in [this AWS guide](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/cur/latest/userguide/what-is-cur.html) to enable cost and usage reports.
* **Apply cost allocation tags:** These tags are required for DuploCloud to organize and retrieve billing data accurately. For more details, see the [DuploCloud cost allocation tags documentation](https://docs.duplocloud.com/docs/automation-platform/overview/use-cases/cost-management/cost-allocation-tags).
* **Access requirements:** You must be logged in as `root` (or an equivalent IAM user with full billing permissions) on the AWS account that manages cost and billing for your AWS organization.

## Enabling Billing Data in DuploCloud

1. In the DuploCloud Portal, go to **Administrator** -> **Billing**.
2. On the right side of the page, click **Enable Billing Feature**. Billing data will display after the next data sync.<br>

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