AWS Regions

Last updated: October 22, 2026

Settings > System Settings > AWS Settings > AWS Regions

Check any regions that you would like Kion to manage.

If a region is checked:

  • Users can apply AWS CloudFormation templates in that region.

  • Users can apply AWS AMIs in that region.

  • Users can apply AWS service catalog portfolios in that region.

  • Kion can apply enforcements in that region.

User Default Region Selection

You can specify a default AWS region in your User Settings.

  1. In the left navigation menu, click Settings > My User Settings.

  2. Click the Default Regions tab.

  3. Select a Default AWS Commercial Region. If you manage AWS GovCloud, you can also select a Default AWS GovCloud Region.

  4. Click Update Settings.

Project Default Region Selection

You can specify a default AWS region for your project to use, which will take priority over any user settings.

  1. When viewing a project, click the ellipsis menu and select Edit Project.

  2. Use the Default AWS Region (Optional) drop-down to select a default region.

  3. Save your changes.