Using startup credits

Step-by-step guide to use your Kiro startup credits with your team.

We’ve created a step-by-step guide to help you connect your Kiro Startup Credits to your organization’s billing and set up team access. Instead of managing separate billing, you can use one unified system through AWS IAM Identity Center.

Prerequisites

  • Approved Kiro for startups application (check your email)
  • Access to the AWS account you specified in your application (you must be the account owner or have admin access)
  • AWS Console access with the email from your application
  • Active email addresses for all team members

Step 1: Access IAM Identity Center

Sign into the AWS Console using the email associated with your AWS Account ID provided in your application. In the search field at the top, search for “IAM Identity Center” and select it.

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Step 2: Configure permission sets

Select the "Permission sets" menu to manage access. This step is important for handling more complex access scenarios in the future as your team grows.

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Step 3: Create users

In the sidebar menu, navigate to "Users" and create a new user for each team member who will use Kiro.

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Fill in the required data for each user. The most important field is an active email address, which will be used to set passwords and receive notifications.

Step 4: Set up authentication

Follow the instructions to set up authentication for each user. When prompted to select an authentication method, use an MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) app if available for enhanced security.

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After your account is verified, you're ready to connect it to Kiro.

Step 5: Register with Kiro

Access the Kiro Console and register using the same email as your AWS account.

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Add users and select a plan. For the Kiro Startup Credit Program, we recommend selecting the Pro+ plan, which includes 2000 credits.

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Step 6: Sign in with organizational identity

Download Kiro and select "Sign in with organizational identity" when prompted.

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Use the sign-in URL listed on the Kiro dashboard. After allowing access, reopen Kiro, and you'll find your active plan with the credit amount.

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Verify your subscription

To confirm your plan is active, check the Kiro dashboard for your subscription status:

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Important for team members

When onboarding your team, ensure each member follows these critical steps:

  1. Cancel individual accounts: If they have existing paid Kiro individual accounts, cancel them first to avoid duplicate billing
  2. Sign out completely: Sign out of Kiro on all devices
  3. Sign in with organization identity: Use the "Sign in with organizational identity" option and the sign-in URL from your Kiro dashboard
  4. Verify the plan: Check that they see the organization's plan and credits, not an individual account

Step 7: Monitor usage and billing

You can track your usage and costs directly in the AWS Console's Billing and Cost Management service. Kiro expenses will be listed under the service charges.

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Your AWS credits will automatically be applied to Kiro usage, and you can monitor credit consumption through the AWS billing dashboard.

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