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Amazon Cognito Sync availability change - Amazon Cognito
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Amazon Cognito Sync availability change

Amazon Cognito Sync will no longer be open to new customers starting July 30, 2026. Existing Amazon Cognito Sync customers can continue using the service. For alternatives to Amazon Cognito Sync, please explore AWS AppSync and DynamoDB.

This page provides information about Amazon Cognito Sync changes and includes alternatives for Amazon Cognito Sync customers.

AWS AppSync is a serverless service that lets developers create and manage GraphQL APIs. DynamoDB is a key-value store for per-user data such as profiles, preferences, and application settings. Migration from Amazon Cognito Sync requires data transfer and updates to your applications to the different APIs and query patterns by the new service.

If you have additional questions, contact AWS Support.

Frequently asked questions

What does this mean for the service?

Amazon Cognito Sync will no longer be accepting new customers. The service will continue to operate for existing customers but there will be no new feature development.

How will existing customers be impacted?

Existing customers will not experience any disruption to their workloads. You can continue using Amazon Cognito Sync as normal.

What are the recommended alternatives to Amazon Cognito Sync?

  • AWS AppSync – For real-time data synchronization across devices with GraphQL APIs.

  • DynamoDB – For simple key-value user data storage (profiles, preferences, settings).

How do I migrate my data?

Migration requires updating your data schema, migrating data from the Amazon Cognito Sync store to your chosen alternative, and updating client applications to use the new services.

How can I get help if I have issues?

If you have questions about this, contact AWS Support.