Secret Vault
Learn how to use the secret vault
In this guide, you'll learn how to use the secret vault, a great tool for storing sensitive information in your project.
Introduction
Before we begin, make sure you have:
- An active account on FluxyAPI.
- A project created (see Create your first project).
What Is the Secret Vault
When creating endpoints, you'll need to store sensitive data you don't want leaked, like an API key.
The secret vault is where you should store all this sensitive data. It works similarly to other variables and storage, but with much more security.
Creating a Secret
First, navigate to the correct project on the dashboard. You can select your project in the top left corner.
Next, click the "Secret Vault" button in the sidebar.
Here are two things you can do.
Creating a Secret
Click the "New Secret" button in the top right.
Fill in a descriptive secret name; this should allow you to tell what it is. Don't do mySecret but instead do something like fluxyAPIKey.
Fill in the secret value. After saving, you won’t be able to view the secret again—only replace it—so make sure you store it safely.
Creating a Zone
Click the "Zones" button in the top right.
Fill in all the required details. Remember to be fairly descriptive when describing zones, ensuring your name and description allow you to tell what it is. Then theme it up with an icon and color to match it.
Click "Create Zone" and now you can drag and drop secrets into your zone to keep them organized.
Summary & Notes
You now know what the secret vault is and how to use it to store sensitive information!