--- title: Amazon SQS (Simple Queue Service) slug: amazon-sqs description: How to integrate Amazon SQS (Simple Queue Service) with Make.com docTags: createdAt: 2026-06-02T02:05:58.755Z --- | :inlineImage[]{src="https://make-cxp-documentation.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/apps-center-icons/amazon-sqs.png" alt="Amazon SQS (Simple Queue Service) logo" caption size="50" width="512" height="512"} | Amazon SQS is a fully managed message queuing service that enables decoupling and scaling of microservices, distributed systems, and serverless applications. Integrating SQS with Make lets users automate sending, receiving, and managing messages between their cloud-based workflows. | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | :::hint{type="warning"} This is AI-generated content based on official Amazon SQS (Simple Queue Service) documentation. The content may contain mistakes. Please verify important information. If you have questions on vendor documentation, contact [Amazon SQS (Simple Queue Service)](https://aws.amazon.com/sqs/) directly. ::: # Requirements To use the Amazon SQS (Simple Queue Service) app in Make, you must have an active AWS account and valid access credentials, [create your account on Amazon SQS (Simple Queue Service)](https://aws.amazon.com/sqs/). For subscription, refer to the [Amazon SQS (Simple Queue Service) pricing page](https://aws.amazon.com/sqs/). # Connect Amazon SQS (Simple Queue Service) and Make To get started, you must first create a connection between Amazon SQS (Simple Queue Service) and Make, allowing the two services to communicate. ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem **Obtain your Basic in your Amazon SQS (Simple Queue Service) account** ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem **Create the connection in Make.** ::: :::: ## Obtain your Basic in your Amazon SQS (Simple Queue Service) account Before you create the connection in Make, you should first obtain your **Basic** in your Amazon SQS (Simple Queue Service) account. To obtain your **Basic **: ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Navigate to the** IAM section** in the AWS Management Console. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Select** Users** from the sidebar menu. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click the username for which you want to generate credentials. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Navigate to the** Security credentials tab**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click the** Create access key button**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Copy the** Access key ID** displayed on screen. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Copy the** Secret access key** displayed on screen. ::: :::: You will use this value while creating a connection in Make. Because the UI might have changed, the steps you see on your screen might be different, [check the vendor documentation for updates.](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSSimpleQueueService/latest/SQSDeveloperGuide/sqs-setting-up.html) ## Create the connection in Make :::::WorkflowBlock ::::WorkflowBlockItem [[Log in in your Make](https://www.make.com/en/register) account](https://www.make.com/en/register), add the Amazon SQS (Simple Queue Service) module to your scenario, and click **Create a connection. ** :::hint{type="info"} If you add a module with an instant tag, click **Create a webhook**, then **Create a connection.** ::: :::: :::WorkflowBlockItem *Optional: *In the **Connection name** field, enter a name for the connection. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Enter the **authentication credentials** you copied from your Amazon SQS (Simple Queue Service) account or follow the on-screen instructions to create the connection. ::: ::::: For detailed information on connecting an application, see **[Connect an application](docId\:SO88FM6pkT0G-adKDDfzZ)** page. # Amazon SQS (Simple Queue Service) modules After connecting to the Amazon SQS (Simple Queue Service) app, you can choose from a list of available modules to build your scenarios. :::ExpandableHeading ### Create queue Creates a new message queue, allowing you to choose between standard or FIFO (First-In-First-Out) types. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Delete a message Permanently removes a selected message from a conversation or chat. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Delete queue Permanently removes a specified queue from your system. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get queue URL Retrieves the web address (URL) for a specified existing queue. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get queue attributes Retrieves detailed information and settings for a specific queue. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Make an API call Allows you to send a custom API request to Amazon SQS, enabling you to interact with specific Amazon SQS endpoints that are not available through the standard modules. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Search queues Retrieves a list of all your queues available in the selected region. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Send a message Sends a message to a designated queue for processing or storage. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Set queue attributes Updates the specified attributes for a selected queue. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Update message visibility timeout Changes the amount of time a message remains invisible to other consumers in the queue before it becomes available again. ::: # Templates You can look for more templates in [Make's template gallery](https://www.make.com/en/templates), where you'll find thousands of pre-created scenarios. # Amazon SQS (Simple Queue Service) resources You can have access to more resources related to this app on the following links - [Amazon SQS (Simple Queue Service) topics on Make community](https://community.make.com/search?q=Amazon%20SQS%20\(Simple%20Queue%20Service\)) - [Amazon SQS (Simple Queue Service) website](https://aws.amazon.com/sqs/) - [Amazon SQS (Simple Queue Service) API documentation](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSSimpleQueueService/latest/SQSDeveloperGuide/Welcome.html) - [Amazon SQS (Simple Queue Service) page on make](https://www.make.com/en/integrations/amazon-sqs) *** :::CtaButton{label="Get started for free" externalHref="https://www.make.com/en/register" openInNewTab="true"} :::