Frequently asked questions
Is AWS down?
AWS is many services across many regions. Check the AWS Health Dashboard for service/region incidents.
The AWS Console won’t load
Try:
- a private window
- disabling extensions (adblock/anti‑tracking)
- switching networks (Wi‑Fi ↔ 4G/5G)
- another browser
“AccessDenied” / I don’t have permission
This is usually IAM. You may need:
- the right policy/permissions
- the correct role (assume role)
- the right account/region
Resource creation fails due to quotas/limits
Many services have per‑region quotas. Check quotas and:
- try a different region
- request a quota increase
The error happens only in one region
It may be regional incident or configuration. Confirm selected region and check the dashboard.