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# How to Manage Policies in IAM Module?

### a. How to create a policy?

To create a policy, follow the steps below:

**Step 1:** [Login](https://customer.acecloudhosting.com/) to the Ace Cloud Portal.

**Step 2:** Navigate to the **IAM** module from the left-hand menu.

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**Step 3:** Click on the **Policies** tab.

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**Step 4:** Click on the **Create Policy** button.

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**Step 5: Define Access Scope**

1. In the policy setup screen:
   * Select the **Project**.
   * Select the **Region** (e.g., `Atlanta`).
   * Select the **Services** (e.g., `IAM` and `Billing`).
2. Click **Next**.

**Step 6: Name the Policy**

1. Provide a **Policy Name** (e.g., Billing-Atlanta).
2. Add a relevant **Description**.
3. Click **Next**.

**Step 7: Review and Create**

1. Review all selected details (project, region, services).
2. If everything is correct, click **Create**.

*Note: Your policy is now ready to be assigned to a group.*

### b. How to assign a policy to a group?

**Step 1:** Go to the **Groups** tab.

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**Step 2:** Click **Edit Group** next to the group (e.g., Test-Group).

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**Step 3:** Add the new policy (Atlanta-Billing) to this group.

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**Step 4:** Save the changes.