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AWS AWSEC2: Clarify .pem file permission setting instructions

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

File: AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/connection-prereqs-general.md · Type: auth

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.