> Source: [sk174247](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk174247)

# sk174247 - Account External ID changed since the AWS Account Onboarding

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Solution ID | sk174247 |
| Date Created | 2021-07-19 |
| Last Modified | 2021-08-18 |
| Technical Level | Advanced |
| Products | Cloud Firewall |
| Versions | R82.10, R81.20, R82 |

## Symptoms

- AWS account External ID changed since the AWS account was Onboarded.

## Cause

AWS security requires to have an option of a unique External ID with each new account. Check Point made changes to provide this option for all new accounts.

## Solution

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