AWS AWSEC2 documentation change
Summary
Updated Free Tier eligibility details with specific date thresholds (July 15, 2025) and adjusted terminology regarding Free Tier limits
Security assessment
Changes relate to billing and Free Tier eligibility terms without any security implications. Modifies duration of Free Tier benefits and EBS storage cost clarifications but contains no security controls or vulnerability references.
Diff
diff --git a/AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/tutorial-launch-a-test-ec2-instance.md b/AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/tutorial-launch-a-test-ec2-instance.md index d5085a99c..732e6a32a 100644 --- a//AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/tutorial-launch-a-test-ec2-instance.md +++ b//AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/tutorial-launch-a-test-ec2-instance.md @@ -13 +13 @@ Tutorial overviewTask 1: Familiarize yourself with key components for launching -**Cost** | Free tier eligible When you sign up for AWS, you can get started with Amazon EC2 using the [AWS Free Tier](https://aws.amazon.com/free/). If you created your AWS account less than 12 months ago, and have not already exceeded the Free Tier benefits for Amazon EC2, it won't cost you anything to complete this tutorial, because we help you select options that are within the Free Tier benefits. Otherwise, you'll incur the standard Amazon EC2 usage fees from the time that you launch the instance (even if it remains idle) until you terminate it. For instructions to determine whether you're eligible for the Free Tier, see [Track your Free Tier usage for Amazon EC2](./ec2-free-tier-usage.html). +**Cost** | Free Tier eligible When you create your AWS account, you can get started with Amazon EC2 for free using the [AWS Free Tier](https://aws.amazon.com/free/). If you created your AWS account before July 15, 2025, it's less than 12 months old, and you haven't already exceeded the Free Tier benefits for Amazon EC2, it won't cost you anything to complete this tutorial, because we help you select options that are within the Free Tier benefits. Otherwise, you'll incur the standard Amazon EC2 usage fees from the time that you launch the instance (even if it remains idle) until you terminate it. If you created your AWS account on or after July 15, 2025, it's less than 6 months old, and you haven't used up all your credits, it won't cost you anything to complete this tutorial, because we help you select options that are within the Free Tier benefits. For information on how to determine whether you're eligible for the Free Tier, see [Track your Free Tier usage for Amazon EC2](./ec2-free-tier-usage.html). @@ -188 +188 @@ The instance name is a tag, where the key is **Name** , and the value is the nam -Under **Application and OS Images (Amazon Machine Image)** , for **Amazon Machine Image (AMI)** , the default selection is **Amazon Linux 2023 AMI**. This AMI is marked **Free tier eligible**. In this tutorial, you'll be launching a Linux instance, so leave the default setting to stay within the Free Tier. +Under **Application and OS Images (Amazon Machine Image)** , for **Amazon Machine Image (AMI)** , the default selection is **Amazon Linux 2023 AMI**. This AMI is marked **Free tier eligible**. In this tutorial, you'll be launching a Linux instance, so leave the default setting to keep under the Free Tier limits. @@ -192 +192 @@ Under **Application and OS Images (Amazon Machine Image)** , for **Amazon Machin -Under **Instance type** , for **Instance type** , keep the default selection (either **t2.micro** or **t3.micro**) for this tutorial. The default instance type is free tier eligible and its hardware is suitable for your test instance. +Under **Instance type** , for **Instance type** , keep the default selection for this tutorial. The default instance type can be used under the Free Tier and its hardware is suitable for your test instance. @@ -216 +216 @@ A security group acts as a firewall to control the traffic to your instance. To -Under **Configure storage** , the **Root volume (Encrypted)** fields are configured by default. Leave the settings as they are to remain free tier eligible. +Under **Configure storage** , the **Root volume (Encrypted)** fields are configured by default. Leave the settings as they are to keep under the Free Tier limits. @@ -278 +278 @@ Take a few minutes to explore the configuration details of your instance. - 2. **Instance type:** Can you find the instance type? It's either **t2.micro** or **t3.micro**. + 2. **Instance type:** Can you find the instance type? It's might be **t3.micro** , for example. @@ -422 +422 @@ Upon a successful connection, the terminal prompt changes to display your instan -In this task, you'll stop your instance to preserve your Free Tier benefits. When your instance is stopped, you stop incurring costs for it, although you will continue to incur costs for the EBS storage. +In this task, you'll stop your instance to preserve your Free Tier benefits. When your instance is stopped, you stop incurring costs for it. If you created your AWS account before July 15, 2025 and your qualify for the Free Tier, you will continue to incur costs for the EBS storage. @@ -478 +478,3 @@ Once you're comfortable with these basics, you can explore more advanced tutoria -Consider watching the following 6-minute video: [How can I avoid charges on my account when using AWS Free Tier services](https://youtu.be/pZLG8McSugQ) +If you created your AWS account before July 15, 2025, consider watching the following 6-minute video: [How can I avoid charges on my account when using AWS Free Tier services](https://youtu.be/pZLG8McSugQ) + +If you created your AWS account on or after July 15, 2025, consider reviewing the following information: [Explore AWS services with AWS Free Tier](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/awsaccountbilling/latest/aboutv2/free-tier.html) in the _AWS Billing User Guide_