When logging in with your email address you are logging in as root user for AWS account. It is not recommended to use root user for everyday tasks.

Steps to take

• Enable Two factor authentication
• Create IAM user

Understand Authentication

When you create your AWS account, you use a combination of an email address and a password to verify your identity. If the user types in the correct email and password, the system assumes the user is allowed to enter and grants them access. This is the process of authentication.

Understand Authorization

Authorization is the process of giving users permission to access AWS resources and services. Authorization determines whether the user can perform an action—whether it be to read, edit, delete, or create resources. Authorization answers the question, “What actions can you perform?”

Understand the AWS Root User Credentials

The AWS root user has two sets of credentials associated with it. One set of credentials is the email address and password used to create the account. This allows you to access the AWS Management Console. The second set of credentials is called access keys, which allow you to make programmatic requests from the AWS Command Line Interface (AWS CLI) or AWS API.

To ensure the safety of the root user:

• Choose a strong password for the root user.
• Never share your root user password or access keys with anyone.
• Disable or delete the access keys associated with the root user.
• Do not use the root user for administrative tasks or everyday tasks.