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API Key Rotation, Disable and Revocation

Published 2026-08-24 5 min read
Who is this article for?
This guide is for Developers, Engineering Teams, Platform Operators seeking operational guidance on BursaPay workflows.

UI Navigation Path (Step-by-Step)

  1. Identify the key by its prefix.
  2. Rotate when the credential is suspected compromised or when scheduled rotation is due.
  3. Disable temporarily when immediate blocking is needed.
  4. Delete only when the key should never be reused.
Verified BursaPay workflow: Manage the lifecycle of developer API keys without unnecessarily exposing credentials.

1. Overview & Purpose

The developer portal supports key rotation, disabling and deletion controls depending on key type and approval rules.

2. Requirements & Setup

The developer must have access to the API Keys area and required 2FA/approval for protected live actions.

3. Step-by-Step Workflow

  1. Identify the key by its prefix.
  2. Rotate when the credential is suspected compromised or when scheduled rotation is due.
  3. Disable temporarily when immediate blocking is needed.
  4. Delete only when the key should never be reused.

4. Rules & Troubleshooting

Rotation invalidates the previous credential. Treat a rotated key as compromised if it was exposed.

5. Verification & Next Steps

Update all application secret stores before the old credential is intentionally disabled.

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