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AWS Backup adds OTP verification for multi-party approval

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AWS Backup now requires one-time password (OTP) verification for multi-party approval actions on logically air-gapped vaults. This enhances security by ensuring only verified approvers authorize protected vault operations. The feature is automatically applied to all existing and new approval sessions for air-gapped vaults at no extra cost and requires no setup.

  • →OTP verification for multi-party approval on air-gapped vaults
  • →Automated, no-cost security enhancement
  • →Availability and access
Features (1) ›
  • OTP verification for multi-party approval on air-gapped vaults

    AWS Backup now requires one-time password (OTP) verification for approvers voting on multi-party approval actions for logically air-gapped vaults. Approvers must enter a six-digit code sent to their registered IAM Identity Center email to authorize protected vault operations.

Enhancements (1) ›
  • Automated, no-cost security enhancement

    OTP verification is automatically applied to all existing and new multi-party approval sessions for logically air-gapped vaults without additional charge or setup. This adds a layer of security for approval teams.

Notes (1) ›
  • Availability and access

    This feature is available in all AWS Regions that support logically air-gapped vaults and can be accessed via the AWS Backup console, SDKs, or CLI.

Read the original announcement →

https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2026/05/aws-backup-otp-multi-party-approval-lag/

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