[Solved] You set a billing alert but never receive notifications. What is a likely cause? — Ans: You did not verify the email address for notifications | AWS

AWS - Account and Billing

You set a billing alert but never receive notifications. What is a likely cause?

AYour AWS account has no budget set

BYou did not verify the email address for notifications

CBilling alerts only work with SMS, not email

DAlerts only trigger after spending exceeds twice the budget

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check notification setup requirements
AWS requires email addresses to be verified before sending alerts.
Step 2: Evaluate other options
A budget is required to create alerts; alerts support email notifications; alerts trigger when spending reaches the threshold, not after twice the budget.
Final Answer:
You did not verify the email address for notifications -> Option B
Quick Check:
Email verification needed for alerts [OK]

Quick Trick: Verify email to receive AWS billing alerts [OK]

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