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Webhook Secret Rotation and Endpoint Changes

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

UI Navigation Path (Step-by-Step)

  1. Deploy receiver support for the new secret first when a coordinated rotation is required.
  2. Update the endpoint or secret through the portal/API.
  3. Send a test delivery.
  4. Retire the previous secret only after successful verification of the new path.
Verified BursaPay workflow: Handle webhook endpoint changes without breaking event verification.

1. Overview & Purpose

Webhook secrets are protected credentials, and endpoint configuration can be updated or deactivated through the developer API.

2. Requirements & Setup

Keep a secure record of the active secret and update the receiver before changing production configuration.

3. Step-by-Step Workflow

  1. Deploy receiver support for the new secret first when a coordinated rotation is required.
  2. Update the endpoint or secret through the portal/API.
  3. Send a test delivery.
  4. Retire the previous secret only after successful verification of the new path.

4. Rules & Troubleshooting

Never expose the webhook secret in the dashboard after initial creation and never paste it into issue trackers.

5. Verification & Next Steps

Maintain a documented rollback plan for webhook endpoint changes.

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