cloudformation still not enabled in aws account (24 days later)

While you wait for the AWS Support team to process your ticket, there is a community-established method that frequently resolves this specific CloudFront verification block automatically.

The AccessDenied error is triggered by AWS's automated anti-fraud and account trust mechanisms. Accounts with little to no prior billing footprint are often restricted from deploying global resources like CloudFront until they establish a trusted usage pattern.

To potentially expedite or force the automated verification process, you can try the following:

1. Generate Account Activity: Launch a small, billable resource in your account (for example, a t3.micro EC2 instance or simply allocate an Elastic IP).

2. Establish a Footprint: Leave the resource running for about 30 to 60 minutes.

3. Clean Up: Terminate the instance or release the IP to avoid unnecessary ongoing charges. This action often triggers the internal billing validation system. By establishing a minimal usage footprint, the "account trust" level increases, which frequently lifts the CloudFront restriction automatically within a few hours.

additional recommendation:

• Double-check the AWS Billing Console to ensure your default payment method is fully active and hasn't silently failed an initial authorization hold.

I understand your frustration with the account verification delay. The error you're seeing indicates that your AWS account needs verification before you can create CloudFront resources, which is a standard security measure for new accounts.

Since you've already opened a support case, the best path forward is to add correspondence directly to your existing case through the AWS Support Center at https://console.aws.amazon.com/support/. You can provide updates there about the timeline and request a status update on the verification process.

If you haven't already, you may also want to review your AWS Support plan options, as different support tiers offer varying response times. Business and Enterprise Support plans typically provide faster response times for account-related issues.

While account activation issues can sometimes take longer than expected, continuing to communicate through your open support case is the most direct way to get this resolved. The support team handling your case will have access to your account details and can work on expediting the verification process.

For general guidance on account creation and activation issues, there are troubleshooting resources available that address common scenarios where account activation takes longer than 24 hours, though your situation appears to require direct support intervention given the specific CloudFront verification requirement.
Sources
Troubleshooting issues with AWS account creation - AWS Account Management