# Amazon SageMaker Studio adds Google, GitHub, Apple sign‑in

> New sign‑in options let users start with a ready‑to‑use Studio environment and free AWS credits, no traditional AWS account needed.

Oossa · 2026-10-15 · https://oossa.com/en/amazon-sagemaker-studio-adds-google-github-apple-sign-in-1520782

Amazon SageMaker Studio now lets new users sign up with Google, GitHub or Apple accounts. The service creates a fully configured Studio environment automatically, so users skip the usual AWS account creation, credit‑card entry and console navigation. Free credits from the AWS Free Tier are applied, and users can begin fine‑tuning, evaluating and deploying foundation models right away. Teams can invite members by email and share notebooks, models and endpoints without setting up IAM permissions.

## The facts

- Sign‑in options: Google, GitHub, Apple (announced 2026‑10‑15).
- Free AWS Free Tier credits are granted; no credit card required for most sign‑ups.

## Why it matters

It lets beginner AI/ML developers start building models instantly, lowering the entry barrier.

## Sources & references

1. [Amazon SageMaker Studio simplifies getting started for new AI/ML builders with new sign-in options](https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2026/10/sagemaker-studio-new-sign-in-options/) – AWS, 2026-10-15

Last updated: 2026-10-15