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AWS AWSCloudFormation documentation change

Service: AWSCloudFormation · 2025-06-25 · Documentation low

File: AWSCloudFormation/latest/UserGuide/cfn-sign-up-for-aws.md

Summary

Updated account verification procedure to include text message option alongside phone call

Security assessment

Expands authentication options for account sign-up but does not introduce new security features or address specific vulnerabilities. Enhances existing security practices without direct security implications.

Diff

diff --git a/AWSCloudFormation/latest/UserGuide/cfn-sign-up-for-aws.md b/AWSCloudFormation/latest/UserGuide/cfn-sign-up-for-aws.md
index 1ea1491e6..ee456cd69 100644
--- a//AWSCloudFormation/latest/UserGuide/cfn-sign-up-for-aws.md
+++ b//AWSCloudFormation/latest/UserGuide/cfn-sign-up-for-aws.md
@@ -21 +21 @@ If you do not have an AWS account, complete the following steps to create one.
-Part of the sign-up procedure involves receiving a phone call and entering a verification code on the phone keypad.
+Part of the sign-up procedure involves receiving a phone call or text message and entering a verification code on the phone keypad.