AWS Console Gets Personal: New UX Customization Options Boost Productivity
Amazon Web Services (AWS) continues to refine its cloud platform, and a key focus is empowering users with greater control over their environment. Building on the introduction of AWS User Experience Customization (UXC) in August 2025, AWS is now rolling out expanded capabilities designed to streamline workflows and minimize distractions within the AWS Management Console. These enhancements allow administrators to selectively display relevant AWS Regions and services, reducing cognitive load and accelerating task completion.
The modern cloud professional often juggles numerous accounts, projects, and services. A cluttered interface can significantly hinder productivity. AWS UXC addresses this challenge head-on, offering a level of personalization previously unavailable. But how much time is wasted simply *searching* for the right tool within a sprawling console? And could a more visually organized interface improve team collaboration and reduce errors?
Tailoring the AWS Console to Your Team’s Needs
<p>The latest UXC updates introduce two core customization features: account color categorization and selective visibility of Regions and services. These features work in tandem, providing a comprehensive approach to console personalization.</p>
<h3>Categorize Accounts with Color</h3>
<p>Visually distinguishing between accounts – development, testing, production, or client-specific – is now remarkably simple. Administrators can assign a unique color to each account directly within the AWS Management Console. To begin, sign in to the console and select your account name from the navigation bar. Choose “Account” to access the account display settings and select your preferred color. The chosen color will then appear in the navigation bar, providing instant visual identification.</p>
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<p>For example, using orange for development accounts, light blue for testing environments, and red for production systems creates a clear and intuitive visual hierarchy. This simple change can dramatically reduce the risk of accidental operations in sensitive environments.</p>
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<h3>Customize Region and Service Visibility</h3>
<p>Beyond color-coding, administrators can now control which AWS Regions and services are visible to team members. This feature is particularly valuable for organizations with specialized teams or projects that only require access to a subset of AWS’s extensive offerings. By hiding unused Regions and services, the console interface becomes cleaner, less overwhelming, and more focused. </p>
<p>To configure visibility, navigate to the gear icon on the navigation bar and select “See all user settings.” Administrators will find a new “Account settings” tab within the unified settings. From here, you can choose to display all available Regions and services or select a customized list. </p>
<img class="aligncenter" style="border: solid 1px #ccc" src="https://d2908q01vomqb2.cloudfront.net/da4b9237bacccdf19c0760cab7aec4a8359010b0/2026/03/18/2026-aws-uxc-2-visible-setting-1.png" alt="AWS UXC Visible Settings" width="2064" height="1034">
<p>Selecting visible Regions is straightforward: choose “Edit” in the “Visible Regions” section, then select “All available Regions” or “Select Regions” to curate your list. The same process applies to services, allowing you to prioritize frequently used tools and eliminate clutter.</p>
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<img class="aligncenter" style="border: solid 1px #ccc" src="https://d2908q01vomqb2.cloudfront.net/da4b9237bacccdf19c0760cab7aec4a8359010b0/2026/03/18/2026-aws-uxc-4-Services.png" alt="AWS UXC Services Menu" width="2062" height="1150">
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<p>It’s important to note that these visibility settings only affect the console interface. Access to services and Regions remains unchanged through the <a href="https://aws.amazon.com/cli/?trk=d8ec3b19-0f37-4f8c-8c12-189f913e205c&sc_channel=el">AWS Command Line Interface (AWS CLI)</a>, <a href="https://builder.aws.com/build/tools?trk=d8ec3b19-0f37-4f8c-8c12-189f913e205c&sc_channel=el">AWS SDKs</a>, AWS APIs, or <a href="https://aws.amazon.com/q/developer/?trk=d8ec3b19-0f37-4f8c-8c12-189f913e205c&sc_channel=el">Amazon Q Developer</a>.</p>
<p>Furthermore, these customizations can be managed programmatically using new <code>visibleServices</code> and <code>visibleRegions</code> parameters within <a href="https://aws.amazon.com/cloudformation/?trk=d8ec3b19-0f37-4f8c-8c12-189f913e205c&sc_channel=el">AWS CloudFormation</a>. For instance:</p>
<pre><code class="lang-yaml">AWSTemplateFormatVersion: "2010-09-09"Description: Customize AWS Console appearance for this account
Resources:
AccountCustomization:
Type: AWS::UXC::AccountCustomization
Properties:
AccountColor: red
VisibleServices:
- s3
- ec2
- lambda
VisibleRegions: - us-east-1
- us-west-2
<p>And deploy with:</p>
<pre><code class="lang-bash">$ aws cloudformation deploy
--template-file account-customization.yaml
--stack-name my-account-customization</code></pre>
<p>For detailed information, consult the <a href="https://docs.aws.amazon.com/awsconsolehelpdocs/latest/APIReference/Welcome.html">AWS User Experience Customization API Reference</a> and <a href="https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSCloudFormation/latest/TemplateReference/aws-resource-uxc-accountcustomization.html">AWS CloudFormation template reference</a>.</p>
<div style="background-color:#fffbe6; border-left:5px solid #ffc107; padding:15px; margin:20px 0;"><strong>Pro Tip:</strong> Leverage CloudFormation to automate UXC configurations across multiple accounts, ensuring consistency and simplifying management.</div>The ability to personalize the AWS Management Console represents a significant step towards a more user-centric cloud experience. By reducing clutter and streamlining workflows, AWS UXC empowers teams to focus on innovation and achieve greater efficiency. What impact will a more tailored console have on your team’s daily operations? And how will this customization affect the onboarding process for new AWS users?
Frequently Asked Questions About AWS UXC
What is AWS User Experience Customization (UXC)?
AWS UXC is a feature that allows administrators to tailor the AWS Management Console interface to meet the specific needs of their teams, improving efficiency and reducing cognitive load.
Can I customize the AWS console for individual users?
Currently, AWS UXC customizations are applied at the account level, affecting all users within that account. Individual user-level customization is not yet supported.
Does customizing the console affect access to AWS services?
No, customizing the console only changes the visibility of Regions and services within the console interface. Access to services remains unchanged through other methods like the AWS CLI or SDKs.
How can I automate AWS UXC configurations?
You can automate UXC configurations using AWS CloudFormation and the visibleServices and visibleRegions parameters.
Where can I find more information about AWS UXC?
Detailed documentation and API references are available at the AWS User Experience Customization API Reference and AWS CloudFormation template reference.
Ready to take control of your AWS console experience? Explore the new UXC features today and share your feedback with AWS. Join the conversation in the comments below – how will you leverage these customizations to boost your team’s productivity?
Disclaimer: This article provides information for educational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. Always consult with qualified professionals for specific guidance related to your AWS environment.
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