Updated on 2024-10-31 GMT+08:00

Modifying or Deleting a Custom Policy

You can modify or delete custom policies.

Modifying a Custom Policy

Modify the name, description, or content of a custom policy.
  1. In the left navigation pane on the IAM console, choose Permissions > Policies/Roles.
  2. Locate the custom policy you want to modify and click Modify in the Operation column, or click the custom policy name to go to the policy details page.
    Figure 1 Modifying the policy content
  3. Modify the name or description of the policy as required.
  4. Modify the policy content by following the instructions provided in Creating a Custom Policy in the Visual Editor as required.
  5. Click OK to save the modifications.

Deleting a Custom Policy

Only custom policies that are not attached to any user groups or agencies can be deleted. If a custom policy has been attached to certain user groups or agencies, detach the policy and then delete it.

  1. In the left navigation pane on the IAM console, choose Permissions > Policies/Roles.
  2. In the row containing the custom policy you want to delete, click Delete.
    Figure 2 Deleting a custom policy
  3. Click Yes.