Error: DynamoDB Local Missing Authentication Token
Answered by Rafal Wilinski
What's Causing This Error
You may receive this error message if you are trying to access the local DynamoDB instance without including the authentication credentials required.
Solution: Here's How To Resolve It
When making requests to the local DynamoDB instance, ensure you have provided the proper authentication credentials.
You can do this by providing the access key and the secret key in the request or by setting up and assuming an appropriate IAM role with relevant permissions. Also, ensure that the SDK is configured with the endpoint of your local DynamoDB instance.
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