AWS AWSEC2: Clarify .pem file permission setting instructions
Summary
Updated phrasing for accessing context menu when securing SSH key files.
Security assessment
Enhanced clarity in security best practice for private key file protection, reducing misconfiguration risk.
Evidence
-Open File Explorer and right-click on the `.pem` file. Select **Properties** > **Security tab** and choose **Advanced**. Choose **Disable inheritance**. Remove access to all users except for the current user.
Diff
diff --git a/AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/connection-prereqs-general.md b/AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/connection-prereqs-general.md index e71c5d460..e5050e52c 100644 --- a//AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/connection-prereqs-general.md +++ b//AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/connection-prereqs-general.md @@ -109 +109 @@ If you do not set these permissions, then you cannot connect to your instance us -Open File Explorer and right-click on the `.pem` file. Select **Properties** > **Security tab** and choose **Advanced**. Choose **Disable inheritance**. Remove access to all users except for the current user. +Open File Explorer and open the context (right-click) menu for the `.pem` file. Select **Properties** > **Security tab** and choose **Advanced**. Choose **Disable inheritance**. Remove access to all users except for the current user.