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AWS AWSEC2 documentation change

Service: AWSEC2 · 2026-03-16 · Documentation low

File: AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/configuring-IMDS-new-instances.md

Summary

Updated console navigation steps for accessing data protection and security settings

Security assessment

The changes correct UI navigation paths but do not alter security configurations or address vulnerabilities related to IMDS.

Diff

diff --git a/AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/configuring-IMDS-new-instances.md b/AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/configuring-IMDS-new-instances.md
index afdd8ae93..dace28dd6 100644
--- a//AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/configuring-IMDS-new-instances.md
+++ b//AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/configuring-IMDS-new-instances.md
@@ -77 +77 @@ Console
-  3. In the navigation pane, choose **EC2 Dashboard**.
+  3. In the navigation pane, choose **Dashboard**.
@@ -79 +79 @@ Console
-  4. Under **Account attributes** , choose **Data protection and security**.
+  4. On the **Account attributes** card, under **Settings** , choose **Data protection and security**.
@@ -306 +306 @@ Console
-  3. In the navigation pane, choose **EC2 Dashboard**.
+  3. In the navigation pane, choose **Dashboard**.
@@ -308 +308 @@ Console
-  4. Under **Account attributes** , choose **Data protection and security**.
+  4. On the **Account attributes** card, under **Settings** , choose **Data protection and security**.