Transferring an EC2 Instance to Another AWS Account: A Step-by-Step Guide
To move an existing EC2 instance from one AWS account to another, follow the steps mentioned below. Step 1: Log in to the AWS account where the EC2 instance is running, and ensure that you select the appropriate region in the upper right corner where the instance is located. Step 2: Select the instance that needs to be transferred to the other account from the list. To create an image of this instance Click on 'Actions' Select 'Image' from the dropdown And then choose 'Create Image' from the submenu. Step 3: A 'Create Image' pop-up will appear. Provide the required details such as the image name and description, and then click on the 'Create Image' button. Step 4: From the side menu, click on 'AMIs' and wait until the image is created. Usually, this process takes around 2-10 minutes. Step 5: Meanwhile, log in to the other AWS account (you can use a private or separate browser window) ...