Secrets (Decentralized Secrets Manager)

How do I securely store API keys and credentials using Secrets?

Secrets allows you to store, encrypt, and manage API keys, passwords, and tokens in a secure vault. You can access them via the ByteHide dashboard or integrate them directly into your application using our SDK or API.

How does Secrets integrate with my existing CI/CD pipeline?

Secrets integrates with CI/CD workflows by securely injecting secrets into your build and deployment processes. Using our SDK or API, your pipelines can access, update, and manage secrets dynamically without exposing them in code or configuration files.

Can I use Secrets to manage environment variables?

Yes! Secrets acts as a secure alternative to traditional environment variables. You can store and retrieve secrets dynamically, ensuring that sensitive data never appears in plaintext within your configuration files or repositories.

How does Secrets encrypt and protect sensitive data?

Secrets uses end-to-end encryption to store and transmit data securely. It also applies zero-knowledge principles, ensuring that even ByteHide cannot access your stored secrets.

What’s the difference between Secrets and traditional environment variable storage?

Unlike traditional environment variables, Secrets:

✔ Encrypts all stored data.
✔ Prevents accidental leaks in logs or repositories.
✔ Supports secret rotation to enhance security.
✔ Controls access with role-based permissions.

How do I rotate secrets without downtime?

Secrets supports automatic secret rotation, ensuring that your applications always use the latest credentials without requiring manual updates or downtime. Integrate it with your CI/CD pipeline for seamless updates.

What happens if I lose access to my stored secrets?

If you lose access, you can:

Use the recovery options in the ByteHide dashboard.
Contact your organization’s admin if role-based access control is enabled.
Reach out to ByteHide Support for assistance.

⚠️ ByteHide follows a zero-knowledge approach, meaning we cannot recover encrypted secrets if lost.

How do I grant specific team members access to certain secrets?

ByteHide Secrets uses Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) to manage permissions. You can:

Go to Projects > Click on the top right corner of the project to edit it and be able to give access to the teams you want.



Select the team you want to give access to the project you want to integrate Secrets into.


Finally, click on update project and that's it.

Updated on: 05/03/2025