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AWS snowball documentation change

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

File: snowball/latest/developer-guide/ec2-autostart.md

Summary

Added deprecation notice for AWS Snowball Edge availability after November 2025 and alternative service recommendations

Security assessment

Change announces service phase-out timeline without indicating any security vulnerability or weakness. Mentions secure physical transfers as an alternative option but does not document new security features.

Diff

diff --git a/snowball/latest/developer-guide/ec2-autostart.md b/snowball/latest/developer-guide/ec2-autostart.md
index f2631aa69..c57e84a5f 100644
--- a//snowball/latest/developer-guide/ec2-autostart.md
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@@ -4,0 +5,2 @@
+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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