[Solved] You run this command but get an error: Inval... What is the likely cause?aws ec2 run-instances --image-id ami-87654321 --count 1 --instance-type t3.small --key-name WrongKey --security-groups Default | AWS

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You run this command but get an error: InvalidKeyPair.NotFound. What is the likely cause?

aws ec2 run-instances --image-id ami-87654321 --count 1 --instance-type t3.small --key-name WrongKey --security-groups Default

AThe key pair named 'WrongKey' does not exist in your AWS account

BThe AMI ID is invalid

CThe instance type t3.small is not supported

DThe security group 'Default' is missing

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the error message
'InvalidKeyPair.NotFound' means the specified key pair is not found in your AWS account.
Step 2: Match error to command parameters
The key-name 'WrongKey' likely does not exist or is misspelled, causing the error.
Final Answer:
The key pair named 'WrongKey' does not exist in your AWS account -> Option A
Quick Check:
InvalidKeyPair error = missing key pair [OK]

Quick Trick: Check key pair name spelling if InvalidKeyPair error occurs [OK]

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