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# AWS accounts should have all primary and alternate contacts configured
 
## Description{% #description %}

All AWS accounts should have both primary contact information and all three alternate contact types configured: billing, operations, and security. Complete contact coverage ensures that AWS notifications about billing issues, operational events, and security incidents reach the appropriate teams. Missing contacts may cause critical alerts to go unnoticed.

## Remediation{% #remediation %}

Configure primary contact information and all three alternate contact types (billing, operations, security) for the account. For guidance, refer to [Adding, changing, or removing alternate contacts](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/accounts/latest/reference/manage-acct-update-contact-alternate.html).