AWS Security ChangesHomeSearch

AWS amazonq documentation change

Service: amazonq · 2025-06-13 · Documentation low

File: amazonq/latest/qdeveloper-ug/q-in-IDE-setup.md

Summary

Updated references from 'Amazon Q Developer Pro license' to 'IAM Identity Center' and adjusted profile documentation links

Security assessment

The changes emphasize IAM Identity Center for authentication, which is a security feature, but there is no evidence of addressing a specific security vulnerability. The updates improve clarity about authentication methods.

Diff

diff --git a/amazonq/latest/qdeveloper-ug/q-in-IDE-setup.md b/amazonq/latest/qdeveloper-ug/q-in-IDE-setup.md
index efcb7e7d3..fb7ab6b85 100644
--- a//amazonq/latest/qdeveloper-ug/q-in-IDE-setup.md
+++ b//amazonq/latest/qdeveloper-ug/q-in-IDE-setup.md
@@ -26 +26 @@ To get started, download the Amazon Q extension or plugin for your IDE:
-In general, the default duration for a session that is authenticated through IAM Identity Center is 8 hours. However, in the case of Amazon Q, the default session lasts 90 days (if you set up IAM Identity Center on April 18, 2024 or later). For more information refer to [How to extend the session duration for Amazon Q in the IDE](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/singlesignon/latest/userguide/configure-user-session.html#90-day-extended-session-duration) in the _IAM Identity Center User Guide_.
+In general, the default duration for a session that is authenticated through IAM Identity Center is 8 hours. However, in the case of Amazon Q, the default session lasts 90 days (if you set up IAM Identity Center on April 18, 2024 or later). For more information refer to [How to extend the session duration for Amazon Q in the IDE](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/singlesignon/latest/userguide/configure-user-session.html#90-day-extended-session-duration) in the _AWS IAM Identity Center User Guide_
@@ -82 +82 @@ This procedure does not require you to have Builder ID. If you have not yet sign
-Amazon Q Developer Pro license
+IAM Identity Center
@@ -137 +137 @@ The icon will be on the side of the interface by default.
-Amazon Q Developer Pro license
+IAM Identity Center
@@ -167 +167 @@ The icon will be on the side of the interface by default.
-  8. If your administrator has configured more than one Amazon Q Developer profile, you will see the profiles you have access to. Choose the profile that meets your current working needs, or that your administrator has instructed you to use. For more information about profiles, see [Amazon Q Developer profiles](./subscribe-understanding-profile.html).
+  8. If your administrator has configured more than one Amazon Q Developer profile, you will see the profiles you have access to. Choose the profile that meets your current working needs, or that your administrator has instructed you to use. For more information about profiles, see [Amazon Q Developer profile](./subscribe-understanding-profile.html).
@@ -200 +200 @@ The icon will be on the side of the interface by default.
-Amazon Q Developer Pro license
+IAM Identity Center
@@ -230 +230 @@ The icon will be on the side of the interface by default.
-  8. If your administrator has configured more than one Amazon Q Developer profile, you will see the profiles you have access to. Choose the profile that meets your current working needs, or that your administrator has instructed you to use. For more information about profiles, see [Amazon Q Developer profiles](./subscribe-understanding-profile.html).
+  8. If your administrator has configured more than one Amazon Q Developer profile, you will see the profiles you have access to. Choose the profile that meets your current working needs, or that your administrator has instructed you to use. For more information about profiles, see [Amazon Q Developer profile](./subscribe-understanding-profile.html).
@@ -274 +274 @@ Builder ID
-Amazon Q Developer Pro license
+IAM Identity Center
@@ -303 +303 @@ To create a new credentials profile, fill out the following fields from the Prof
-  8. If your administrator has configured more than one Amazon Q Developer profile, you are then prompted to choose a Q Developer profile from the dropdown menu. Choose the profile that meets your current working needs, or that your administrator has instructed you to use. For more information about profiles, see [Amazon Q Developer profiles](./subscribe-understanding-profile.html).
+  8. If your administrator has configured more than one Amazon Q Developer profile, you are then prompted to choose a Q Developer profile from the dropdown menu. Choose the profile that meets your current working needs, or that your administrator has instructed you to use. For more information about profiles, see [Amazon Q Developer profile](./subscribe-understanding-profile.html).