{"id":9913,"date":"2026-04-10T15:37:52","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T10:07:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/?p=9913"},"modified":"2026-04-10T15:40:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T10:10:35","slug":"how-to-set-aws-billing-budget-email-notification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/how-to-set-aws-billing-budget-email-notification\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Set AWS Billing Budget Email Notification"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

AWS provides a Budget feature that helps you monitor your cloud spending. You can configure email notifications to alert you when your usage or cost exceeds a specified limit. This helps prevent unexpected high bills and keeps your expenses under control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prerequisites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before setting up the budget alert, ensure you have:
a. AWS account access
b. Permissions to access Billing & Cost Management
c. Valid email address for notifications<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Implementation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Login to AWS Console<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Login to your AWS Management Console<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 2: Go to Billing Dashboard<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Navigate to:
Billing \u2192 Budgets<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 3: Create a Budget<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Click on Create budget<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Select: Cost budget<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click Next<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 4: Set Budget Details<\/h4>\n\n\n\n