aws-iam-authenticator.exe: which program is it?
aws-iam-authenticator.exe is a program file of AWS IAM Authenticator. It is installed together with the program and is how it is started from the command line.
| App | Publisher | Latest version | Default install folder |
|---|---|---|---|
 AWS IAM Authenticator | Kubernetes SIGs | 0.7.24 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Is aws-iam-authenticator.exe safe?
aws-iam-authenticator.exe is a normal part of AWS IAM Authenticator when it sits in the program's install folder and carries the publisher's digital signature. A file with the same name in another folder can be something else: check its signature and hash.
Where is aws-iam-authenticator.exe located?
In the program's install folder, which the installer chooses; winget puts portable programs under %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\WinGet\Packages.
How do I remove aws-iam-authenticator.exe?
Uninstall AWS IAM Authenticator through Settings → Apps or with winget; the uninstaller removes aws-iam-authenticator.exe with it. Deleting the file alone leaves the rest of the program behind.