# AWS Secrets Manager adds cross‑account replication

> AWS now lets you automatically copy a secret to another AWS account for backup and disaster recovery.

Oossa · 2026-11-13 · https://oossa.com/en/aws-secrets-manager-adds-cross-account-replication

AWS Secrets Manager can now replicate a primary secret to a secondary AWS account. The copy stays in sync whenever the original changes, including rotations. Each replica is a separate resource encrypted with a customer‑managed KMS key owned by the replica account. Teams can keep a live backup in a recovery account that is isolated from ransomware or a compromised primary account. The feature works in every AWS Region where Secrets Manager is offered.

## The facts

- Feature announced on 2026-11-13
- Replication works across account boundaries without sharing KMS keys

## Why it matters

Security teams can protect critical credentials by keeping an up‑to‑date copy in a separate account for quick recovery.

## Sources & references

1. [AWS Secrets Manager now supports cross-account replication](https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2026/11/secrets-manager-cross-account/) – AWS, 2026-11-13

Last updated: 2026-11-13