How to rotate API keys in the Console

For background on creating, viewing, and managing API keys, see API keys and credentials.

To safely replace an API key/secret pair without downtime:

1. In the Cloudinary Console, go to Settings > API Keys.
2. Select Generate New Access Key, enter the emailed verification code, and save.
3. Update all relevant application configuration and secrets to use the new API key and API secret.
4. After confirming everything is working, set the old key's Status to Disabled.
5. (Optional) Rename keys to reflect their purpose (for example, service name and environment) to simplify auditing.