creating-api-gateway-stage

Creating an API Gateway Stage Overview Domain expertise for creating and configuring API Gateway stages with comprehensive logging, monitoring, security, and throttling controls. Covers CloudWatch logging setup, X-Ray tracing, WAF web ACL association, method-level configuration, and authorization options. Create an API Gateway stage To create a fully configured API Gateway stage with logging, throttling, WAF, and authorization, follow the procedure exactly. See API Gateway stage creation procedure . Troubleshooting CloudWatch logs not appearing Verify the CloudWatch role permissions, log group existence, and that logging is enabled at both stage and method levels. See the full procedure for details. Stage creation fails Check REST API ID, deployment ID, IAM permissions, and stage naming conventions. WAF blocking legitimate requests Review WAF logs, adjust rules or add exceptions, and consider count mode for testing.