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AWS snowball documentation change

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

File: snowball/latest/developer-guide/s3-edge-snow-setting-up.md

Summary

Added deprecation notice for AWS Snowball Edge availability after November 7, 2025, with alternative service recommendations

Security assessment

Routine product deprecation notice without security context. Alternative services mentioned include security features but no new security documentation added.

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diff --git a/snowball/latest/developer-guide/s3-edge-snow-setting-up.md b/snowball/latest/developer-guide/s3-edge-snow-setting-up.md
index b866c91ec..40f591337 100644
--- a//snowball/latest/developer-guide/s3-edge-snow-setting-up.md
+++ b//snowball/latest/developer-guide/s3-edge-snow-setting-up.md
@@ -6,0 +7,2 @@ PrerequisitesSetting up your local environmentStarting the Amazon S3 compatible
+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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