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AWS workspaces documentation change

Service: workspaces · 2026-05-01 · Documentation low

File: workspaces/latest/adminguide/creating-streaming-vpc-endpoints.md

Summary

Updated terminology from 'whitelisted_ports' to 'allowlisted_ports' in URL fragment

Security assessment

Change replaces non-inclusive term 'whitelist' with 'allowlist' but doesn't alter security requirements or address vulnerabilities. Security posture remains unchanged.

Diff

diff --git a/workspaces/latest/adminguide/creating-streaming-vpc-endpoints.md b/workspaces/latest/adminguide/creating-streaming-vpc-endpoints.md
index 94d2cd7a0..7d4aeca4d 100644
--- a//workspaces/latest/adminguide/creating-streaming-vpc-endpoints.md
+++ b//workspaces/latest/adminguide/creating-streaming-vpc-endpoints.md
@@ -29 +29 @@ Before you set up VPC endpoints for WorkSpaces, be aware of the following prereq
-  * To maintain streaming traffic within your VPC, use a streaming VPC endpoint. Your WorkSpaces clients require internet connectivity for user authentication. Enable outbound access on port 443 (both UDP and TCP) for authentication traffic. Additionally, you must add the required domains and IP addresses to your allow list based on your chosen authentication method. For a complete list of domains for each category, refer to [Domains and IP addresses to add to your allow list](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/workspaces/latest/adminguide/workspaces-port-requirements.html#whitelisted_ports).
+  * To maintain streaming traffic within your VPC, use a streaming VPC endpoint. Your WorkSpaces clients require internet connectivity for user authentication. Enable outbound access on port 443 (both UDP and TCP) for authentication traffic. Additionally, you must add the required domains and IP addresses to your allow list based on your chosen authentication method. For a complete list of domains for each category, refer to [Domains and IP addresses to add to your allow list](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/workspaces/latest/adminguide/workspaces-port-requirements.html#allowlisted_ports).