AWS govcloud-us documentation change
Summary
Updated instructions for retrieving an AWS GovCloud (US) account number, changing from using a 'Sign up' button to finding it on the 'Account Settings' page under 'Linked AWS GovCloud (US) account'.
Security assessment
The change updates procedural steps for account management in the AWS GovCloud console. While account management is a security-sensitive area, this change describes a UI/process update with no evidence of addressing a specific security vulnerability or adding new security features.
Diff
diff --git a/govcloud-us/latest/UserGuide/configure-account.md b/govcloud-us/latest/UserGuide/configure-account.md index 4caf71a73..7e270a248 100644 --- a//govcloud-us/latest/UserGuide/configure-account.md +++ b//govcloud-us/latest/UserGuide/configure-account.md @@ -19 +19 @@ The steps in this section describe how to sign in and create an account alias an -If you did not save your AWS GovCloud (US) sign-in link, which includes your account number, you can retrieve your account number by signing in to the standard AWS Management Console with your root user credentials, opening the **Accounts** page, and choosing the **Sign up for AWS GovCloud (US)** button. You will be directed to a page that indicates you already have access and displays your account number. +If you did not save your AWS GovCloud (US) sign-in link, which includes your account number, you can retrieve your account number by signing in to the standard AWS Management Console with your root user credentials and choosing **Account**. On the **Account Settings** page, your 12-digit AWS GovCloud (US) account number appears under **Linked AWS GovCloud (US) account**.