> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://blockscout-ap-erc-8056-envs.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Install Blockscout from AWS Marketplace Listing

> Step-by-step guide to launching Blockscout from the AWS Marketplace using CloudFormation, including stack parameters, Cognito login, and DNS setup.

<Info>
  Before you start, make sure you have completed the [prerequisites](/setup/deployment/ansible-deployment/aws-marketplace/aws-marketplace-installation).
</Info>

1\) Login to your aws account

2\) Go to [https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/search/results](https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/search/results) and search for BlockScout. Click on **BlockScout Blockchain Explorer** to view.

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3\) From the main BlockScout Page, click the **Continue to** **Subscribe** button (The parameters should be set and do not require any changes)

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4\) Click **Continue to Configuration**.

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5\) Select BlockScout BlockChain Explorer as Fulfillment option and Software Version 3 (both should be selected by default) and **Continue to Launch**.

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6\) Select **Launch CloudFormation** in the Choose Action dropdown, and click **Launch**.

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7\) Start to configure the stack. Maintain the default selections (Template is ready) and click **Next**.

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8\) Specify the stack details. Parameters filled in by default can generally be left as-is. For blank items, enter the [chain parameters and environment variables to setup your BlockScout Instance](/setup/deployment/ansible-deployment/aws-marketplace/aws-marketplace-installation#installation-parameters).

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9\) Add any optional items.

* [Resource Tags](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSCloudFormation/latest/UserGuide/aws-properties-resource-tags.html?icmpid=docs_cfn_console)
* [Permissions](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSCloudFormation/latest/UserGuide/using-iam-servicerole.html?icmpid=docs_cfn_console)
* [Advanced Stack Options](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSCloudFormation/latest/UserGuide/cfn-console-add-tags.html?icmpid=docs_cfn_console)

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10\) Review all the parameters. If everything looks good, acknowledge that CloudFormation might create IAM resources and click **Create stack.**

<Info>
  If any items do not match template specifics, you can fix by clicking previous, changing an item, and returning to the Create stack page.
</Info>

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11\) Your instance will be located in the CloudFormation section of AWS (search CloudFormation under services to find). You can manage the stack here, including monitoring processes, updating and deleting.

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12\) When creation is complete, go to the Outputs tab to find the DNS value. Copy and paste into a browser.

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13\) Enter the username and password from the email you received during setup (email sent to value entered for **CognitoUserEmail** parameter)

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14\) You will be asked to change your password. Store in a safe place.

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15\) You should now see your BlockScout instance! Depending on the chain you are running, it may take some time to index the data.

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For additional configuration options, see:

* [Customizing CSS](/setup/deployment/ansible-deployment/aws-marketplace/customizing-css)
* [Updating BlockScout on AWS](/setup/deployment/ansible-deployment/aws-marketplace/updating-and-redeploying-in-aws)

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