#Setup

To get started with GameLift, you need to set up an AWS account and configure the necessary services. Follow the steps below to set up your AWS account for GameLift:

1. Create an AWS Account: If you don't have an AWS account, go to the AWS Management Console and create a new account.

2. Enable GameLift: Once you have an AWS account, navigate to the AWS Management Console and search for "GameLift" in the services search bar. Click on "GameLift" to open the GameLift console.

3. Configure GameLift: In the GameLift console, follow the on-screen instructions to configure your GameLift settings. This includes setting up your game server build, defining fleet configurations, and configuring matchmaking options.

4. Set Up IAM Roles: GameLift requires certain IAM roles to access AWS resources. Follow the instructions in the GameLift documentation to create and configure the necessary IAM roles.

5. Billing and Cost Management: Make sure to review the billing and cost management options in your AWS account to understand the pricing and usage details for GameLift.

Once you have completed these steps, your AWS account will be set up for GameLift and you can start using the service to deploy and manage your game servers.

For more detailed instructions and information, refer to the GameLift documentation.