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AWS snowball documentation change

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

File: snowball/latest/developer-guide/security_iam_id-based-policy-examples.md

Summary

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

Security assessment

Policy examples document updated with product notice, no changes to security policies or IAM configurations.

Diff

diff --git a/snowball/latest/developer-guide/security_iam_id-based-policy-examples.md b/snowball/latest/developer-guide/security_iam_id-based-policy-examples.md
index ff7c64ac6..9d05d34b4 100644
--- a//snowball/latest/developer-guide/security_iam_id-based-policy-examples.md
+++ b//snowball/latest/developer-guide/security_iam_id-based-policy-examples.md
@@ -6,0 +7,2 @@ Policy best practicesUsing the consoleAllow users to view their own permissions
+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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