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API Key Rotation Basics

Rotate API keys with minimal downtime

This guide explains rotating API keys: create new keys, update apps/services, run dual-key period if supported, monitor traffic, then revoke old keys and document the rotation date.

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Issue new keys

Generate new keys and store securely.

Update clients

Roll out new keys to apps/services; use env vars or secret stores.

Monitor traffic

Watch for failures during rotation; keep old key briefly if needed.

Revoke and record

Disable old keys and log rotation details for audits.

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