MongoDB

This tutorial provides step-by-step instructions on how to rotate a MongoDB API key.


Generate a new MongoDB API key

Step 1 - Navigate to the API key page

After logging in, click the Access Manager tab on the left-hand navbar and then the API Keys tab.

Step 2 - Generate a new API key

2a. Click Create API Key

2b. Configure the API key

Provide a Description, select the Organization Permissions and then click Next.

2c. Copy the Private Key


Replace the Leaked MongoDB API key

Replace the leaked MongoDB API key with the new one in all impacted applications and services.


Revoke the Leaked MongoDB API key

Step 1 - Navigate to the API key page

After logging in, click the Access Manager tab on the left-hand navbar and then the API Keys tab.

Step 2 - Revoke the API key

2a. Delete the key

Click the delete icon next to the API key you want to delete.

2b. Confirm deletion

Click the Delete button to confirm deletion.


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