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AWS snowball documentation change

Service: snowball · 2025-10-10 · Documentation low

File: snowball/latest/developer-guide/connect-unlock-device.md

Summary

Added deprecation notice for AWS Snowball Edge effective November 2025 and recommended alternative services

Security assessment

Routine service sunset notice without security context or security feature additions.

Diff

diff --git a/snowball/latest/developer-guide/connect-unlock-device.md b/snowball/latest/developer-guide/connect-unlock-device.md
index 1c094706f..c7c1672e7 100644
--- a//snowball/latest/developer-guide/connect-unlock-device.md
+++ b//snowball/latest/developer-guide/connect-unlock-device.md
@@ -6,0 +7,2 @@ Unlocking a device locallyUnlocking a device remotely
+Effective November 7, 2025, AWS Snowball Edge will only be available to existing customers. If you would like to use AWS Snowball Edge, sign up prior to that date. New customers should explore [AWS DataSync](https://aws.amazon.com/datasync/) for online transfers, [AWS Data Transfer Terminal](https://aws.amazon.com/data-transfer-terminal/) for secure physical transfers, or AWS Partner solutions. For edge computing, explore [AWS Outposts](https://aws.amazon.com/outposts/). 
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