Production-ready HashiCorp Vault with full root access, automated setup, and security hardening - a self-hosted secrets management platform for API keys, credentials, and encryption on AWS.
This fully managed HashiCorp Vault solution delivers a production-ready secrets management platform on AWS, built on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. Every instance is pre-configured with security best practices, optimized storage, and automated operations.
Key Features
Complete Secrets Management
Vault pre-configured with secure storage backend, transit encryption engine, and PKI certificate management. Store and rotate API keys, database credentials, and certificates.
Automated Setup
On first login, an interactive setup script initializes Vault, configures storage, sets up unseal keys, and applies firewall rules - all within minutes.
Security Hardened
TLS encryption, audit logging, UFW firewall pre-configured to allow only SSH (22) and Vault (8200) from trusted sources, and latest security patches applied.
Dynamic Secrets
Generate on-demand, short-lived credentials for databases, cloud providers, and SSH access. Eliminate static credential sprawl.
Use Cases
API key and credential management for applications
Database credential rotation and dynamic secrets
PKI certificate management and TLS automation
Encryption as a service for application data
SSH certificate authority and access management
Compliance-driven secrets management (SOC 2, PCI DSS)
Getting Started
Launch the AMI from AWS Marketplace on your preferred instance type
SSH into your instance and follow the interactive setup wizard
Initialize Vault, store your first secret, and configure authentication
Support
Managed and supported by Perimattic, a cloud infrastructure company with 13+ years of experience serving global clients. We offer free setup assistance, custom integrations, infrastructure consulting, and 24/7 support.
Highlights
Complete Secrets Management: Store, rotate, and manage API keys, database credentials, and certificates with dynamic secrets generation and transit encryption.
Self-Hosted with Full Control: get complete OS-level access to configure secret engines, auth methods, audit backends, and policies without per-secret pricing.
24/7 Expert Support by Perimattic: 13+ years of cloud infrastructure expertise with free setup assistance, secrets architecture guidance, and dedicated support at aws-support@perimattic.com.
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You pay by the hour based on the EC2 instance size that runs your managed secrets management deployment. Eight instance options span two general-purpose families, the t2 and t3 burstable series and the m5 series. Within each family, sizes step up from medium to large to xlarge, giving you more compute and memory as you move up. Your hourly rate scales with the instance size you select. This is usage-based billing, so charges accrue for the hours the instance runs. The managed service, provisioning, monitoring, backups, and updates apply across all instance choices.
Top-of-mind questions for buyers
What does the hourly rate cover beyond the EC2 instance itself?
Each instance choice includes the fully managed service. You get provisioning, SSL, monitoring, daily automated backups, one-click updates, and automatic security patches. Firewall rules, TLS encryption, and role-based access control apply too. The hourly rate covers this management layer regardless of which instance size you run.
Am I charged when the instance is stopped or powered off?
Charges accrue for the hours the instance runs. A fully powered-off instance does not accrue software charges. Stopped or hibernated instances may still incur underlying AWS storage fees for attached volumes, but the software metering counts running time only.
How do the t2, t3, and m5 instance families differ for my workload?
The t2 and t3 series are burstable, giving baseline compute that can spike for short periods. They suit variable or lighter secrets management traffic. The m5 series is general-purpose with steady compute and memory, suited to continuous workloads. Your hourly rate rises as you move to larger sizes within any family.
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An AMI is a virtual image that provides the information required to launch an instance. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instances are virtual servers on which you can run your applications and workloads, offering varying combinations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking resources. You can launch as many instances from as many different AMIs as you need.
Version release notes
Initial release of HashiCorp Vault AMI with automated setup and secure configuration.
Added guided first-boot workflow for domain mapping and DNS validation.
Enabled automatic SSL certificate provisioning using Let's Encrypt via Apache.
Integrated Docker Compose deployment for consistent and maintainable Vault runtime.
Implemented Vault initialization with 5 unseal key shares and 3-key threshold.
Added automatic unseal script generation for simplified recovery operations.
Root token and unseal keys are securely stored in .env for administrator access.
Included failsafe script to ensure setup re-runs only when necessary.
Added cleanup routines to avoid stale Vault data or previous initialization artifacts.
Optimized startup flow with progress feedback and improved reliability after reboots.
Additional details
Usage instructions
Launch an Instance
From AWS Marketplace, click Continue to Subscribe and then Continue to Configuration to launch the AMI.
Choose the Recommended Instance Type
Select t2.medium or higher for stable performance.
Configure Security Group
Allow inbound traffic on the following ports:
22 (SSH) - For secure terminal access
80 (HTTP) - Required temporarily during SSL validation
443 (HTTPS) - To securely access the Vault web UI
8200 (Vault API) - Required if accessing Vault programmatically or via CLI/SDKs
Connect to the Instance
ssh -i <your-key.pem> ubuntu@<public-ip>
First-Boot Setup
On first run, the AMI performs a guided setup:
Detects your server's public IP automatically
Prompts you to enter your Vault domain (e.g., vault.example.com)
Validates that the domain's A record points to this instance
Requests your admin email (used for SSL certificate registration)
Configures Apache reverse proxy for secure HTTPS access
Automatically requests and installs a Let's Encrypt SSL certificate
Once complete, Vault initializes and generates:
Unseal Keys
Initial Root Token
Configure DNS
Before continuing setup, create this record at your DNS provider:
your domain name - A - <your-instance-public-IP>
The setup script will automatically detect DNS propagation.
Automatic SSL Setup
After DNS is confirmed:
A free SSL certificate is issued by Let's Encrypt
HTTPS is enabled and enforced
Traffic is securely routed to the Vault service
Start or Restart Services Manually (if needed)
cd /opt/app
docker compose ps
docker compose restart
Access Vault Web UI
Open your browser and visit:
https://<your-domain>
Login Credentials & Unseal Keys
Your Vault initialization data is stored here:
cat /opt/app/.env
This includes:
VAULT_ROOT_TOKEN
VAULT_UNSEAL_KEY_1 VAULT_UNSEAL_KEY_5
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Need Support or Customization?
Whether you're facing setup issues or need custom features, Perimattic's expert team is here to help:
We offer:
Free setup assistance
Custom development & integrations
Infrastructure consulting
Automation & AI solutions
With 13+ years of experience serving global clients, we ensure your deployment runs smoothly and scales with your needs.
What We Help With:
Initial setup and configuration assistance (free)
Troubleshooting connectivity, performance, and backup issues
Custom development and integrations
Infrastructure consulting and architecture review
Migration planning from other solutions
Automation solutions and scaling guidance
Instance Sizing Guidance:
t2.medium or t3.medium: Development environments, small applications
m5.large: Production workloads with moderate traffic
m5.xlarge: High-traffic production deployments and larger datasets
For workload-specific sizing recommendations, contact our team for a free consultation.
Refunds and Issues:
If you experience any issues or need to request a refund, contact us at aws-support@perimattic.com and we will respond promptly.
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