AWS Cognito User Pool Migration Explained: Moving Users Without Breaking Auth
Moving users between AWS Cognito User Pools doesn’t have to break your authentication system or leave users locked out. AWS Cognito User Pool migration is a critical process that many developers face when scaling applications, changing regions, or restructuring their identity management setup. This guide is designed for developers, DevOps engineers, and system administrators who need to migrate user data while keeping their authentication services running smoothly. You’ll learn how to plan your migration strategy, choose the right AWS migration tools and methods, and execute a seamless migration that preserves user access. We’ll walk through the essential pre-migration planning steps that prevent common pitfalls and cover the step-by-step User Pool migration process that maintains authentication without service disruption. You’ll also discover post-migration validation techniques to ensure everything works perfectly after the transfer. Understanding AWS Cognito User Pool Migration F...