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How to Fix Terraform AWS Provider Error: InvalidClientTokenId

February 2, 2024
Posted by Luca Berton
AWS, Terraform, cloud infrastructure, troubleshooting, InvalidClientTokenId, security token, authentication error, AWS credentials, Terraform provider, API error, STS, GetCallerIdentity, IAM permissions, environment variables, AWS CLI, AWS SDK, policy configuration, temporary credentials, provider version, cloud computing

Introduction When encountering an error with terraform apply that points to an issue with the AWS Provider, particularly a 403 error code stating “InvalidClientTokenId: The security token included in the request is invalid,” it suggests a problem with the AWS credentials or their configuration in Terraform. This error prevents Terraform from authenticating with AWS services, halting any infrastructure provisioning or management tasks. Let’s explore the causes of this error and how to resolve it.