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AWS IAM documentation change

Service: IAM · 2025-04-03 · Documentation low

File: IAM/latest/UserGuide/root-user-password.md

Summary

Updated console navigation steps from 'Account' to 'Security Credentials' in root user password management instructions

Security assessment

Change reflects updated UI navigation but does not address a specific security vulnerability or add new security documentation. The modification guides users to the correct location for credential management without introducing security content.

Diff

diff --git a/IAM/latest/UserGuide/root-user-password.md b/IAM/latest/UserGuide/root-user-password.md
index 02e4d5149..bf1a93638 100644
--- a//IAM/latest/UserGuide/root-user-password.md
+++ b//IAM/latest/UserGuide/root-user-password.md
@@ -46 +46 @@ For instructions, see [Sign in to the AWS Management Console as the root user](h
-  2. In the upper right corner of the console, choose your account name or number and then choose **Account**.
+  2. In the upper right corner of the console, choose your account name or number, and then select **Security Credentials**.