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Delete a Secret

Delete a Secret when the confidential information is no longer needed or has expired. This operation helps clean up and secure the Vault.

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Deleting a Secret cannot be undone. All versions of the Secret will be permanently deleted. Make sure you have backed up any necessary information before proceeding.

  1. On Secret Engine Detail, select the Secret Engine containing the Secret to delete.

    Secret Engine detail screen

  2. Select the Secret to delete.

    Secret list in Secret Engine

  3. On the Edit Secret screen, click Delete to delete the Secret. Confirm in the dialog that appears.

    Edit Secret screen with Delete button