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@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ This is only part of a two step process when integrating an AWS account with a S
 be configured to release the appropriate attributes and values.
 
 
+1. make sure the ~/.aws/credential file has the appropriate key for the account intended to be integrated
 1. modify shibpolicy.json
    * change the AWS account number (123456789012) to the actual number
    * change the value after saml-provider/ to the name you want to call the IDP (defaults to login.at.internet2.edu)