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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about AWS cost optimization and using AWS Saver
Getting Started
After signing up, go to the onboarding flow where you'll deploy our CloudFormation stack. This creates a secure, read-only role for AWS Saver to analyze your infrastructure.
Absolutely. We only request read-only permissions and follow industry-standard security practices. Your AWS credentials never leave your account.
The initial scan typically takes 2-5 minutes depending on the size of your AWS infrastructure. You'll see results in real-time.
Cost Optimization
We identify unused EC2 instances, unattached EBS volumes, idle Elastic IPs, oversized resources, and other cost optimization opportunities across your AWS services.
Our estimates are based on current AWS pricing and your actual usage patterns. Savings are calculated using conservative estimates to ensure realistic projections.
Currently, AWS Saver provides recommendations only. You maintain full control over your infrastructure and can implement suggested changes manually.
Account & Billing
The free plan includes basic cost analysis with limited manual scans per day. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited scans and advanced features.
Visit your billing page to upgrade to Pro for unlimited manual scans and priority support.
Yes, you can cancel your subscription at any time from your billing page. Your Pro features will remain active until the end of your billing period.
Troubleshooting
This usually means the CloudFormation stack wasn't deployed correctly or the IAM role is missing permissions. Try redeploying the stack from the onboarding page.
Large AWS accounts may take longer to scan. If a scan appears stuck for more than 10 minutes, try refreshing the page or contact support.
Make sure you've selected the correct AWS region in your preferences. AWS Saver scans the region specified in your settings.
Additional Questions & Answers
In-depth technical details and comprehensive answers about AWS Saver
No installation required. AWS Saver works entirely through AWS APIs with read-only access to analyze your infrastructure. Simply create an IAM role using our CloudFormation template.
AWS Saver analyzes 8 AWS services: EC2 instances, EBS volumes, Elastic IPs, S3 buckets, RDS databases, Lambda functions, Load Balancers, and NAT Gateways to identify cost optimization opportunities.
AWS Saver uses AWS CloudFormation to deploy a secure IAM role with read-only permissions. We use External ID validation for secure role assumption, following AWS security best practices. This prevents unauthorized access and ensures only AWS Saver can assume the role.
AWS Saver stores no AWS credentials whatsoever. We use secure role assumption with temporary credentials that AWS generates automatically. Your AWS access keys, secrets, and session tokens are never stored in our systems.
AWS Saver only requires read-only permissions to describe resources across EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda, and networking services. We cannot create, modify, or delete any of your AWS resources.
No, AWS Saver has zero write permissions. We can only read resource configurations and usage metrics. All cleanup and optimization actions must be performed by you using the provided recommendations.
Yes, you can instantly revoke access by deleting the AWS Saver CloudFormation stack from your AWS console. This immediately removes all permissions and prevents any future access to your AWS account.
Our savings estimates use real AWS pricing data with regional adjustments. We calculate potential monthly savings based on current resource costs and usage patterns, providing conservative estimates.
AWS Saver supports all major AWS regions including US East/West, EU regions (Ireland, London, Frankfurt, Paris, Stockholm), Asia Pacific (Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo, Seoul, Mumbai), Canada Central, and South America (São Paulo).
AWS Saver analyzes CloudWatch metrics to identify resources with low utilization. For example, EC2 instances with <5% CPU usage are flagged as idle, and instances with <20% usage are considered oversized based on industry standards.
AWS Saver stores anonymized scan results and recommendations in your account dashboard. We do not store AWS credentials, resource contents, or sensitive data. Resource identifiers are hashed for security.
AWS Saver provides specific, actionable recommendations with exact resource IDs and CLI commands for immediate action. While AWS tools show general cost trends, AWS Saver identifies specific waste items you can act on today.
Yes, AWS Saver is valuable for any AWS account. Small accounts often have the highest waste percentages due to oversized instances and idle resources. Even accounts with $50-200 monthly spend typically find $20-80 in savings.
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