Security on AWS - Email distribution lists

Hey there, tech enthusiasts! Today in "2 minutes for...", we're diving into a boring but crucial topic: setting up email distribution list contacts for your AWS account.

Why should you care?

Well, imagine this: you've set up your AWS account with a root email, and then... poof! That person leaves the company, or worse, loses access to their email. Suddenly, you're locked out, missing critical security updates, and have to go through the painful process of getting back in your account with root. Not cool, right?

Email distribution lists: The unsung heroes of your account

Instead of relying on a single point of contact, you can provide a distribution list that includes multiple recipients. This way, even if one person is unavailable, the rest of the team stays in the loop. It's like having a digital safety net for your AWS account! Now, let's see how to set this up...

How do you set up an email distribution list as a primary contact in AWS?

Here's a quick step-by-step guide:

1. Sign in to the Account Settings page in the Billing and Cost Management console at https://console.aws.amazon.com/billing/home?#/account
2. On the Account Settings page, next to Account Settings, choose Edit.
3. Next to the field email, choose Edit
4. After you have entered your changes, choose Save changes.
5. After you have made all of your changes, choose Done.

Voila! You've just added an extra layer of security to your AWS account.

But what if you want more point of contacts? No worries, you can add alternate contact as well! it's just as simple:

1. On the Account Settings page, under Alternate Contacts, choose Edit.
2. Edit the necessary fields (including the email distribution list, if needed).
3. Choose "Update" to save your changes.

Conclusion

And that's it! In just a few clicks, you've ensured that your AWS account remains secure, even when personnel changes occur. So, next time you're setting up an AWS account, remember the power of email distribution lists. They might just save you from a security headache down the road!Stay secure, and until next time, happy cloud computing!

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