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Delete API Key

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Overview

Exa's API Key management system allows you to control which credentials have access to your live web data integration services. Deleting an API key is a security-critical action that immediately revokes all requests made with that key. This is useful for maintaining least-privilege access, rotating credentials as part of your security practices, or disabling keys that are no longer in active use. Once deleted, the key cannot be recovered—any applications or integrations using it will stop functioning.

Before you begin

  • Access to an Exa dashboard account (https://dashboard.exa.ai) with sufficient permissions to manage API keys
  • The API key you intend to delete must be visible in your team's API Keys management interface
  • Knowledge of which API key (including its owner or description) you plan to remove to avoid accidental deletion

Step by step

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ClickAPI Keys

Navigate to the API Keys section of your Exa dashboard by clicking the API Keys link in the left sidebar. This page displays all API keys associated with your team and is where you manage credential lifecycle.

Tip. The API Keys link is typically found in the main navigation menu under your team's management options.
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ClickRahul Arulkumaran's Personal Home API Playground Search Contents Answer Websets Monitors NEW Management Usage Billing API Keys Team Settings Websets Settings Learn Docs Exa MCP Integrations Give us feedback Rahul Arulkumaran API Keys Current Team Rah

Locate and select the specific API key you wish to delete from the list—in this case, Rahul Arulkumaran's Personal Home API key. Click on the key entry to open its options menu.

Tip. API keys are usually listed with the owner's name and a description of their purpose (e.g., 'Personal Home API Playground'). Double-check the key name before proceeding to avoid deleting the wrong credential.
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ClickDelete

Click the Delete option from the menu that appears. This action permanently removes the API key from your team and immediately revokes all access granted by that credential.

Warning. Deleting an API key is irreversible. Any applications, integrations, or services using this key will immediately lose access and fail to authenticate. Ensure the key is no longer in use before confirming deletion.
Step 3

Confirm it worked

  1. 1The API Keys page displays and no longer shows the deleted API key in the list of active keys
  2. 2Any integrations or applications relying on the deleted key will fail to authenticate on their next request
  3. 3You see confirmation that the key has been removed from your team's credential roster

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