AWS Security ChangesHomeSearch

AWS AWSEC2: Clarify IAM role attachment mechanism wording

Service: AWSEC2 · 2026-08-16 · Documentation low

File: AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/attach-iam-role.md

Summary

Replaced 'via' with 'through' in the instance role attachment explanation.

Security assessment

Linguistic refinement without impact on IAM security guidance or functionality.

Evidence

-The newly created role is automatically selected and will be attached to your instance via an instance profile when the instance launches.

Diff

diff --git a/AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/attach-iam-role.md b/AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/attach-iam-role.md
index 23127f3e0..ab4050133 100644
--- a//AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/attach-iam-role.md
+++ b//AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/attach-iam-role.md
@@ -31 +31 @@ For example, to grant S3 access, select the `AmazonS3ReadOnlyAccess` managed pol
-The newly created role is automatically selected and will be attached to your instance via an instance profile when the instance launches.
+The newly created role is automatically selected and will be attached to your instance through an instance profile when the instance launches.