Within the EC2 Dashboard, ensure that the MapD instance is started. Copy the IP address of the instance (the Public IP address, not the Private IP) and the Instance ID, which is located underneath the instances list in the EC2 Dashboard. Ensure that the MapD instance is highlighted to ensure that the Instance ID is correct:

Open a browser and enter the Public IP address in the URL bar, along with port number 8443. Here is an example of the URL: https://ec2-54-200-213-68.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com:8443/.

Make sure that you are using Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) to connect and that the port number is included. If the browser warns you that the connection is insecure, click through using the Advanced link at the bottom of the page. Once the connection is made, the login page will open with the user and database pre-populated. Add the Instance ID as the password and push Connect:

Read the MapD conditions, click I Agree, and enter the Immerse environment.