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AWS snowball documentation change

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

File: snowball/latest/developer-guide/using-lambda.md

Summary

Updated Snowball Edge availability information to current restrictions for new users

Security assessment

Documentation update about service accessibility, not security features or vulnerabilities. References existing secure alternatives without adding new security content.

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diff --git a/snowball/latest/developer-guide/using-lambda.md b/snowball/latest/developer-guide/using-lambda.md
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@@ -7 +7 @@ Getting started using LambdaDeploy a Lambda function to a Snowball Edge device
-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/).