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Manage-cms-api-keys-securely

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Key Takeaways

  • Never expose write tokens in client-side (browser) code
  • Use read-only tokens for public-facing applications and write tokens only on the server
  • Store API keys in environment variables, never commit them to Git
  • Create separate tokens for development, staging, and production environments
  • Rotate tokens regularly and revoke compromised tokens immediately