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Key Management Service:Migrate resources from KMS 1.0 to a KMS 3.0 instance

Last Updated:Jun 02, 2026

KMS 1.0 runs on shared infrastructure. Migrating to a KMS 3.0 instance (software or hardware key management) in the same region gives you higher service quality and better stability.

Considerations

KMS 1.0 and KMS 3.0 differ in features, billing, and instance types. Before migrating, review these differences to determine whether migration fits your workload and, if so, which KMS 3.0 instance type to use.

Evaluate the following:

  • Benefits of migrating to KMS 3.0

  • Migration limitations and constraints

  • Billing changes after migration

  • KMS 3.0 instance type selection (software vs. hardware key management)

Reference

Step 1: Pre-migration assessment

Step 2: Perform the migration

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