Add DynamoDB Permissions to IAM User

Published on February 13, 2026

Add DynamoDB Permissions to IAM User

Step 1: Go to IAM Console

  1. AWS Console → Search “IAM”
  2. Click “Users” in left sidebar
  3. Click on “TreatDispenserFrontend” user

Step 2: Add DynamoDB Policy

  1. Click the “Add permissions” dropdown (blue button with dropdown arrow on the right)
  2. You should see these options:
    • Add permissions (main option)
    • Create inline policy
  3. Click “Add permissions” (the main option, not the dropdown button itself)

This will take you to a new page where you’ll see:

  • Attach policies directly (radio button)
  • Add user to group (radio button)
  • Copy permissions (radio button)
  1. Select “Attach policies directly”
  2. Search for AmazonDynamoDBFullAccess
  3. Check the box
  4. Click NextAdd permissions

  1. Click Next
  2. Name: DynamoDBDeviceAccess
  3. Click Create policy