Amazon Cognito now supports importing users with password hashes

Amazon Cognito ยท 2026-07-15

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What This Means

For DevOps Teams

Update your user import processes to include password hashes using bcrypt, scrypt, Argon2id, or PBKDF2 with SHA-256 algorithms to enable immediate user sign-ins without password resets.

For Platform Teams

Adopt the new password hash import capability in Amazon Cognito to simplify user management and enhance security, reducing operational toil and improving the user experience.

For Executives

Evaluate the new password hash import feature in Amazon Cognito to streamline user onboarding and enhance security, reducing user friction and improving the sign-in experience with existing credentials.

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