execute aws command in script with sudo

Question

I am running a bash script with sudo and have tried the below but am getting the error below using aws cp. I think the problem is that the script is looking for the config in /root which does not exist. However doesn't the -E preserve the original location? Is there an option that can be used with aws cp to pass the location of the config. Thank you :).

sudo -E bash /path/to/.sh
   - inside of this script is `aws cp`

Error

The config profile (name) could not be found


I have also tried `export` the name profile and `source` the path to the `config`

Have you tried to put all in the same directory(script,file to copy,etc.)? — alexHX12
– alexHX12, Commented Oct 13, 2021 at 22:37
So the script is called from one directory.... creates a bunch on new directories and copies all the new directories to aws. If I do not use sudo the aws cp is fine and returns no errors.... the problem is I need sudo to create the new directories. The original config file in $HOME/user/aws. Thank you :). — justaguy
– justaguy, Commented Oct 13, 2021 at 22:51
Are the new directories in a protected path? In this case cannot you add the user to the same group? — alexHX12
– alexHX12, Commented Oct 13, 2021 at 23:08
the directories are in a protected path and I do not think adding user to the same group can be done, but I will check. Short of that are there other options? Maybe I could export HOME=/root and copy $HOME/user/.aws to /root/.aws, so there are two directories with credentials. I don't think this will cause issues? Thank you :). — justaguy
– justaguy, Commented Oct 13, 2021 at 23:17
Yes you can also do it, or simply create a symlink from /root/.aws to /home/user/.aws — alexHX12
– alexHX12, Commented Oct 13, 2021 at 23:20

Philippe · Accepted Answer · 2021-10-13 23:37:54Z

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You can use the original user like :

sudo -u $SUDO_USER aws cp ...

answered Oct 13, 2021 at 23:37

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lynkfox · Accepted Answer · 2021-10-14 00:30:59Z

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You could also run the script using source instead of bash -- using source will cause the script to run in the same shell as your open terminal window, which will keep the same env together (such as user) - though honestly, @Philippe answer is the better, more correct one.

answered Oct 14, 2021 at 0:30

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