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AWS IAM Identity Center simplifies multi-Region setup for new instances

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AWS IAM Identity Center now offers a one-click option to enable multi-Region support when creating new organization instances. This change simplifies a previously multi-step process, automatically configuring a KMS key and replicating the instance to an additional Region for improved resilience. The feature is available for new organization instances in 17 commercial AWS Regions and provides resilient access to AWS accounts.

  • →One-click multi-Region enablement for new IAM Identity Center organization instances
  • →Simplified instance configuration options
  • →Availability and cost details for multi-Region support
Features (1) ›
  • One-click multi-Region enablement for new IAM Identity Center organization instances

    Customers creating new IAM Identity Center organization instances can now enable multi-Region support with a single click. This option automatically provisions a customer-managed multi-Region KMS key and replicates the instance to an additional Region, enhancing resilience.

Enhancements (1) ›
  • Simplified instance configuration options

    New IAM Identity Center organization instances can be configured as single-Region, multi-Region, or custom instances. The multi-Region option offers automated setup, while the custom option allows for individual Region settings and the use of existing KMS keys.

Notes (1) ›
  • Availability and cost details for multi-Region support

    The multi-Region instance option is available in 17 enabled-by-default commercial AWS Regions. Standard AWS KMS charges apply for the customer-managed key created, but IAM Identity Center itself remains free.

Read the original announcement →

https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2026/08/aws-iam-identity-center-supports-one-click-multi-region-option-new-organization-instances

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