Aws Cognito Bill

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Hello,
I recently reviewed my bill and noticed a charge labeled "Amazon Cognito CognitoEssentialsOperation." I am unfamiliar with this concept and don't understand why I am being charged for it.
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I also see a separate charge labeled "Amazon Cognito CognitoUserPoolsOperation," which I expected and is clearly explained in the pricing documentation.
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Could you please explain the difference between these two charges? Specifically, why am I being charged separately for "CognitoEssentialsOperation" in addition to "CognitoUserPoolsOperation"?

Thank you for your assistance.

Didier Durand · Accepted Answer

Hi,

Cognito Essentials plan is described at :  https://docs.aws.amazon.com/cognito/latest/developerguide/feature-plans-features-essentials.html

It provides additional features when compared to Cognito Lite (the entry level) detailled in the doc page above.

The pricing for Cognito Essentials is mostly based on your number of users and is detailled here: https://aws.amazon.com/cognito/pricing/

Best,

Didier

re:Post Agent · Answer

Amazon Cognito has two main components: user pools and identity pools. User pools are user directories that provide sign-up and sign-in options for your app users. The "CognitoUserPoolsOperation" charge you're seeing is likely related to your usage of Cognito user pools, which is expected and documented in the pricing information.

Identity pools, on the other hand, enable you to grant your users access to other AWS services. It's possible that the "CognitoEssentialsOperation" charge could be related to identity pool usage or some other essential Cognito operations, but without more specific information from AWS, I can't confirm this.

Given that you're seeing an unexpected charge, I would recommend the following steps:

1. Review your Cognito usage to ensure you understand all the features you're using.
2. Check the AWS Billing Console for more detailed information about these charges.
3. If you're still unsure about the charge, it would be best to contact AWS Support directly. They have access to your specific account details and can provide a more accurate explanation of the charges you're seeing.

AWS takes billing transparency seriously, so they should be able to clarify the nature of the "CognitoEssentialsOperation" charge for you.  
**Sources**  
[Understanding unexpected charges - AWS Billing](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/awsaccountbilling/latest/aboutv2/checklistforunwantedcharges.html)  
[AWS Billing - Amazon Web Services](https://aws.amazon.com/aws-cost-management/aws-billing/)  
[Amazon Cognito in AWS GovCloud (US) - AWS GovCloud (US)](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/govcloud-us/latest/UserGuide/govcloud-cog.html)

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