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Document history - AWS Sign-In

The following table describes important additions to the AWS Sign-In documentation. We also update the documentation frequently to address the feedback that you send us.

  • Latest major documentation update: February 27, 2024

ChangeDescriptionDate

Updated troubleshooting topics

Added new troubleshooting topics for signing in to AWS Builder ID and the AWS Management Console.

February 27, 2024

Updated several topics for organization

Updated User types, Removed Determine user type and incorporated its content into User types, How to sign in to AWS

May 15, 2023

Updated several topics and top banner

Updated User types, Determine user type, How to sign in to AWS, What is AWS Sign-in?. Also updated root user and IAM user sign in procedures.

March 3, 2023

Updated intro paragraph for AWS Management Console sign in

Moved Determine user type to the top of the page and removed note that exists in Account root user.

February 27, 2023

Added AWS Builder ID

Added AWS Builder ID topics to the AWS Sign-In User Guide and integrated content into existing topics.

January 31, 2023

Organizational update

Based on customer feedback, updated the TOC to be clearer about sign-in methods. Updated the sign-in tutorials. Updated Terminology and Determine user type. Improved cross-linking to define terms like IAM user and root user.

December 22, 2022

New guide

This is the first release of the AWS Sign-In User Guide.

August 31, 2022

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