- Wait 5-10 minutes for user-data script
- SSH:
ssh -i key.pem ec2-user@EC2_IP - Check logs:
docker-compose logs
- Run
terraform initfirst - Check AWS credentials:
aws sts get-caller-identity - Ensure unique S3 bucket name
- Check security group allows your IP
- Verify services running:
docker ps
- Destroy immediately:
terraform destroy - Check Cost Explorer after 24 hours
- Contact AWS Support if unexpected charges