AWS vpc documentation change
Summary
Replaced detailed AWS account sign-up instructions with a reference link to AWS Account Management Guide
Security assessment
The change simplifies account setup documentation but removes security best practices about root user access without adding new security content. No evidence of security vulnerability being addressed.
Diff
diff --git a/vpc/latest/userguide/vpc-getting-started.md b/vpc/latest/userguide/vpc-getting-started.md index 937676323..0a05cc90d 100644 --- a//vpc/latest/userguide/vpc-getting-started.md +++ b//vpc/latest/userguide/vpc-getting-started.md @@ -34 +34 @@ Complete the following tasks to prepare to create and connect your VPCs. When yo -If you do not have an AWS account, complete the following steps to create one. +### Sign up for an AWS account @@ -36,14 +36 @@ If you do not have an AWS account, complete the following steps to create one. -###### To sign up for an AWS account - - 1. Open [https://portal.aws.amazon.com/billing/signup](https://portal.aws.amazon.com/billing/signup). - - 2. Follow the online instructions. - -Part of the sign-up procedure involves receiving a phone call or text message and entering a verification code on the phone keypad. - -When you sign up for an AWS account, an _AWS account root user_ is created. The root user has access to all AWS services and resources in the account. As a security best practice, assign administrative access to a user, and use only the root user to perform [tasks that require root user access](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/IAM/latest/UserGuide/id_root-user.html#root-user-tasks). - - - - -AWS sends you a confirmation email after the sign-up process is complete. At any time, you can view your current account activity and manage your account by going to [https://aws.amazon.com/](https://aws.amazon.com/) and choosing **My Account**. +To get started with AWS, you need an AWS account. For information about creating an AWS account, see [Getting started with an AWS account](https://docs.aws.amazon.com//accounts/latest/reference/getting-started.html) in the _AWS Account Management Reference Guide_.