If Amazon Bedrock is not enabled or available in your AWS account or region, gaining access typically involves a combination of region selection, account permissions, and service activation. First, verify whether Bedrock is supported in your current AWS region. AWS services often roll out incrementally across regions, so Bedrock may not yet be available in all locations. Check the AWS Regional Services List to confirm availability. If Bedrock isn’t available in your region, you can switch to a supported region (e.g., us-east-1/N. Virginia) via the AWS Management Console or update your SDK/CLI configuration. If your workload cannot migrate regions, consider using Bedrock via cross-region API calls, though this may introduce latency and compliance considerations.
If Bedrock is available in your region but not enabled for your account, navigate to the Bedrock console and activate the service. Some accounts require explicit opt-in, especially if you’re using AWS Organizations or have strict service control policies (SCPs). For organizations, ensure SCPs don’t block Bedrock access. If you encounter a permissions error, verify that your IAM user/role has the bedrock:* permissions or a managed policy like AmazonBedrockFullAccess. If Bedrock requires approval for specific foundation models (e.g., Anthropic Claude), submit an access request through the console. AWS may review usage intent, especially for models with stricter governance.
If Bedrock remains unavailable despite these steps, contact AWS Support or your account manager. They can clarify regional rollout timelines, adjust service quotas, or expedite model access requests. For temporary workarounds, consider using alternative AWS services like SageMaker (with custom ML models) or third-party APIs, though this may increase complexity. Always validate compliance and cost implications before proceeding.