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AWS snowball documentation change

Service: snowball · 2025-11-13 · Documentation low

File: snowball/latest/api-reference/API_GetJobUnlockCode.md

Summary

Updated deprecation notice to reflect current Snowball Edge availability status

Security assessment

Change relates to service accessibility rather than security features. The 'unlock code' functionality documentation remains unchanged regarding security aspects.

Diff

diff --git a/snowball/latest/api-reference/API_GetJobUnlockCode.md b/snowball/latest/api-reference/API_GetJobUnlockCode.md
index 9c2d13383..3800eb4ce 100644
--- a//snowball/latest/api-reference/API_GetJobUnlockCode.md
+++ b//snowball/latest/api-reference/API_GetJobUnlockCode.md
@@ -11 +11 @@ Request SyntaxRequest ParametersResponse SyntaxResponse ElementsErrorsSee Also
-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/).
+AWS Snowball Edge is no longer available to new customers. 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/).