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AWS snowball documentation change

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

File: snowball/latest/developer-guide/shutdown-device.md

Summary

Added deprecation notice for AWS Snowball Edge availability after November 2025 and recommended alternative services including secure physical transfer options

Security assessment

References secure transfer methods in alternative services but does not document security fixes or vulnerabilities in Snowball Edge.

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+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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