---
title: "Generate a new external ID"
method: POST
path: "/api/v2/integration/aws/generate_new_external_id"
tags: ["AWS Integration"]
---

# Generate a new external ID

`POST /api/v2/integration/aws/generate_new_external_id`

Generate a new external ID for AWS role-based authentication.

## Response `200`

AWS External ID object

- AWSNewExternalIDResponse — AWS External ID response body.
  - `data` AWSNewExternalIDResponseData, required — AWS External ID response body.
    - `attributes` AWSNewExternalIDResponseAttributes — AWS External ID response body.
      - `external_id` string, required — AWS IAM External ID for associated role.
    - `id` string, required — The `AWSNewExternalIDResponseData` `id`.
    - `type` 'external_id', required — The `AWSNewExternalIDResponseData` `type`.

## Other responses

- `403` — Forbidden
- `429` — Too many requests

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