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AWS snowball documentation change

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

File: snowball/latest/developer-guide/s3-snow-smtp-notifications.md

Summary

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

Security assessment

Service deprecation announcement with no security context. Alternative recommendations don't introduce new security documentation.

Diff

diff --git a/snowball/latest/developer-guide/s3-snow-smtp-notifications.md b/snowball/latest/developer-guide/s3-snow-smtp-notifications.md
index 81e8b92ff..d13091437 100644
--- a//snowball/latest/developer-guide/s3-snow-smtp-notifications.md
+++ b//snowball/latest/developer-guide/s3-snow-smtp-notifications.md
@@ -6,0 +7,2 @@ Configuring the Snowball Edge for local notifications
+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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