// Module included in the following assemblies:
// * rosa_govcloud/rosa-govcloud-getting-started.adoc
//Andy Krohg said this is for SRE so to remove this module, and add to the signup module

:_mod-docs-content-type: PROCEDURE
[id="rosa-govcloud-preparing-access_{context}"]
= Preparing to access {product-title} in AWS GovCloud

To access {product-title} in AWS GovCloud you must prepare your accounts and list of users.

.Prerequisites

* You must have one of the following:
** FIPS 140-2 compliant hardware token if you use Red{nbsp}Hat authorization for access to console.openshiftusgov.com.
** Integrated IDP if you are an existing customer with a managed hardware token and authorization infrastructure.
* You must already have an AWS GovCloud account.
* You must already have a commercial Red{nbsp}Hat account.
** If you need a commercial Red{nbsp}Hat account, visit the link:https://console.redhat.com[console] to sign up.
* You have configured your AWS CLI to use GovCloud.
* You already have the latest version of the {rosa-cli-first} installed.
* You must have enabled {product-title} on the paired commercial account.
* You must attest that users:
** Are US-based, a US citizen, and using a US IP address based on GovCloud and US government requirements.
** Have a successful background check from an approved entity conducted by their organization or sponsoring agency.
** Should be subject to initial and annual refresher security training.

//Andy Krohg said the following is redundant to the FedRAMP access
//.Procedure

//To prepare for access to {product-title} in AWS GovCloud:

//[TIP]
//====
//The following steps are only performed once per person.
//====

//. Contact your Red{nbsp}Hat account team to request access.
//. Prepare a list of users and email addresses who need access.
//. Each user who needs access must sign and return the _Rules of Behavior_ form to your account team.
//. After the first three steps are complete, which typically takes three to six business days, you will receive instructions from Red{nbsp}Hat with your credentials.