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AWS lightsail-for-research documentation change

Service: lightsail-for-research · 2025-06-25 · Documentation low

File: lightsail-for-research/latest/ug/setting-up.md

Summary

Updated sign-up verification process to include text message option alongside phone call

Security assessment

Added SMS verification as an alternative to phone calls for account sign-up. While this improves authentication flexibility, there's no evidence it addresses a specific security vulnerability. Enhances documentation of existing security controls.

Diff

diff --git a/lightsail-for-research/latest/ug/setting-up.md b/lightsail-for-research/latest/ug/setting-up.md
index d2d102bc7..9eab21b8e 100644
--- a//lightsail-for-research/latest/ug/setting-up.md
+++ b//lightsail-for-research/latest/ug/setting-up.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.