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AWS directoryservice documentation change

Service: directoryservice · 2026-07-01 · Documentation low

File: directoryservice/latest/devguide/API_CreateDirectory.md

Summary

Added deprecation notice for Simple AD (new customers blocked after July 30, 2026)

Security assessment

API documentation update about service availability. No security features or vulnerabilities referenced.

Diff

diff --git a/directoryservice/latest/devguide/API_CreateDirectory.md b/directoryservice/latest/devguide/API_CreateDirectory.md
index d5f079f99..38154e040 100644
--- a//directoryservice/latest/devguide/API_CreateDirectory.md
+++ b//directoryservice/latest/devguide/API_CreateDirectory.md
@@ -10,0 +11,4 @@ Request SyntaxRequest ParametersResponse SyntaxResponse ElementsErrorsExamplesSe
+###### Note
+
+Directory Service Simple AD will no longer be open to new customers starting July 30, 2026. If you would like to use the service, please sign up prior to July 30, 2026. Existing customers can continue to use the service as normal. For more information, see [Directory Service Simple AD availability change](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/directoryservice/latest/admin-guide/simple-ad-availability-change.html).
+