AWS IAM Authenticator

by Kubernetes SIGsv0.7.18

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

A tool to use AWS IAM credentials to authenticate to a Kubernetes cluster

Install with winget

$ winget install --id Kubernetes.aws-iam-authenticator --exact --version 0.7.18

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

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Installers · v0.7.18

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	Portable	-		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

1 known CVE via NVD

high8.1Patched in wingetCVE-2022-2385affects before 0.5.9Jul 12, 2022
A security issue was discovered in aws-iam-authenticator where an allow-listed IAM identity may be able to modify their username and escalate privileges.

Source: NVD, updated 1h ago. Patch status is best-effort: NVD's fix version is compared against the latest version in winget, but the two version formats don't always align. Confirm with the vendor advisory before treating any specific build as safe.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install AWS IAM Authenticator on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Kubernetes.aws-iam-authenticator --exact --version 0.7.18. winget downloads the installer from Kubernetes SIGs and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install AWS IAM Authenticator silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Kubernetes.aws-iam-authenticator --exact 0.7.18 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall AWS IAM Authenticator via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id Kubernetes.aws-iam-authenticator --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from AWS IAM Authenticator's Apps & Features entry.

Is AWS IAM Authenticator free?

AWS IAM Authenticator is distributed under Apache-2.0. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/kubernetes-sigs/aws-iam-authenticator) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does AWS IAM Authenticator work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls AWS IAM Authenticator directly from the publisher.

How do I keep AWS IAM Authenticator up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id Kubernetes.aws-iam-authenticator --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of AWS IAM Authenticator from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

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