AWS Management Console and the Dark Mode Theme |Video upload date:  · Duration: PT46S  · Language: EN

Quick tutorial to enable dark mode in the AWS Management Console with tips for ECS EKS Bedrock and SageMaker UI comfort

Bright white cloud consoles are a form of mild torture. If you want to spare your retinas and enjoy late night deployments with less drama, switch the AWS Management Console to dark mode. This walkthrough covers the basic steps and what to check for so the theme actually shows up on ECS EKS SageMaker and Bedrock pages.

Quick steps to enable dark mode in the AWS console

  1. Sign in to the console Use your regular IAM user or root account and complete any required multi factor authentication. Keep credentials secure and avoid sticky notes with passwords unless you enjoy chaos.
  2. Open the account menu and find theme preferences Click the avatar in the top right then look for Settings or Theme. Menu labels can move as the console evolves so scan the list if Theme seems shy.
  3. Switch to Dark or follow system setting Pick Dark or select follow system setting if you like your theme to be moody on schedule. The console usually applies the theme immediately across the main interface.
  4. Visit key service pages Open ECS EKS Bedrock and SageMaker dashboards to confirm the theme applied across different consoles and embedded UIs. Some embedded apps may not follow the console theme perfectly.
  5. If the theme does not stick Clear browser cache and cookies, sign out then sign back in, or try an incognito window to rule out extension interference. Testing another browser profile helps narrow the culprit.

Where the dark theme actually shows up

The short answer is most console pages will obey the account theme. ECS and EKS dashboards generally switch to dark mode, and Bedrock and SageMaker console views usually follow along. That said some embedded UIs and separate web apps may have their own styling and might not flip perfectly.

Examples to keep in mind

  • Console native dashboards typically adopt the chosen theme right away.
  • SageMaker Studio and other heavier web apps can have internal theme controls or a different CSS scope so behavior may vary.
  • Third party widgets or browser extensions can override the look and produce odd color combos.

Troubleshooting when dark mode misbehaves

If the theme looks broken or keeps reverting try this checklist. It is the tech equivalent of turning it off and on again but with less existential dread.

  • Clear cache and cookies for the AWS console domain and then sign back in.
  • Open an incognito or private window to see if an extension is causing trouble.
  • Disable browser extensions that inject CSS or change site colors and test again.
  • Try a dedicated browser profile for AWS work to avoid extension collisions and saved states.
  • If you use SSO or a shared account check with your admin about account level preferences or policies that might override user settings.

Theme changes usually propagate instantly and persist while account preferences remain unchanged. Using dark mode will save your eyes and make late night rollbacks feel a little less theatrical. Pro tip use a dedicated browser profile for AWS work to keep extensions from sabotaging your carefully chosen aesthetic.

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