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Document history - AWS Sign-In

Document history

The following table describes important additions to the AWS Sign-In documentation. We also update the documentation frequently to address the feedback that you send us.

  • Latest major documentation update: June 10, 2026

ChangeDescriptionDate

Support for Sign-in resource-based policies and resource control policies

Added documentation for controlling AWS Management Console access by using Sign-in resource-based policies and resource control policies (RCPs), a new condition keys reference, the AWSSignInResourcePolicyManagement managed policy, and related troubleshooting.

June 10, 2026

Support for Sign in with GitHub and Amazon

AWS Sign-In now supports Sign in with GitHub and Sign in with Amazon so you can create an AWS Builder ID using your GitHub or Amazon Account.

March 10, 2026

Support for Sign in with Apple

AWS Sign-In now supports Sign in with Apple so you can create an AWS Builder ID using your Apple Account. AWS Builder ID topics updated and new troubleshooting topics added to Troubleshooting AWS Builder ID issues.

February 5, 2026

New Managed Policy

AWS Sign-In has released a new managed policy. SignInLocalDevelopmentAccess grants permissions for programmatic access for programmatic access to AWS using your existing console credentials. For information, see AWS Sign-In updates to AWS managed policies.

November 19, 2025

Support for Sign in with Google

AWS Sign-In now supports Sign in with Google so you can create an AWS Builder ID using your Google Account. AWS Builder ID topics updated and new troubleshooting topics added to Troubleshooting AWS Builder ID issues.

September 30, 2025

New managed policies

AWS Sign-In has released two new managed policies. AmazonManagedSignUpServicePolicy grants permissions required to complete AWS account sign-up processes. ApplicationProvisioningPolicy grants comprehensive permissions for application provisioning and identity management operations. For information, see AWS Sign-In updates to AWS managed policies.

September 30, 2025

Updated troubleshooting topics

Added new troubleshooting topics for signing in to AWS Builder ID and the AWS Management Console.

February 27, 2024

Updated several topics for organization

Updated User types, Removed Determine user type and incorporated its content into User types, How to sign in to AWS

May 15, 2023

Updated several topics and top banner

Updated User types, Determine user type, How to sign in to AWS, What is AWS Sign-in?. Also updated root user and IAM user sign in procedures.

March 3, 2023

Updated intro paragraph for AWS Management Console sign in

Moved Determine user type to the top of the page and removed note that exists in Account root user.

February 27, 2023

Added AWS Builder ID

Added AWS Builder ID topics to the AWS Sign-In User Guide and integrated content into existing topics.

January 31, 2023

Organizational update

Based on customer feedback, updated the TOC to be clearer about sign-in methods. Updated the sign-in tutorials. Updated Terminology and Determine user type. Improved cross-linking to define terms like IAM user and root user.

December 22, 2022

New guide

This is the first release of the AWS Sign-In User Guide.

August 31, 2022