diff --git a/gdi/get-data-in/connect/aws/aws-prereqs.rst b/gdi/get-data-in/connect/aws/aws-prereqs.rst
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@@ -144,7 +144,9 @@ For example:
   }
 
 Note that the ``Version`` policy element defines the version of the policy language. Learn more in Amazon's documentation at :new-page:`IAM JSON policy elements: Version <https://docs.aws.amazon.com/IAM/latest/UserGuide/reference_policies_elements_version.html>`.
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+.. note:: To ensure that API Gateway charts are fully populated, you need to explicity enable detailed CloudWatch metrics. Refer to :new-page:`Amazon API Gateway dimensions and metrics <https://docs.aws.amazon.com/apigateway/latest/developerguide/api-gateway-metrics-and-dimensions.html#api-gateway-metricdimensions>` for further guidance. 
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 .. _metricstreams_iampolicy:
 .. _aws-iam-policy-ms: