AWS Secrets Manager console now supports custom input for AWS KMS keys
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This article announces that AWS Secrets Manager console now supports custom KMS key input for secret creation.
- Users can now enter KMS key ARNs directly in the console
- Enables use of KMS keys from different AWS accounts
- Previously limited to dropdown selection within same account
- Aligns console experience with existing API capabilities
- Simplifies cross-account encryption workflows
- Available in all AWS Regions where Secrets Manager operates
This enhancement provides greater flexibility for managing encryption keys across multiple AWS accounts.
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