How to Use Point-in-Time Recovery for Secrets
Last updated November 4, 2023
Introduction:
Mistakes happen, and sometimes secrets get changed or deleted accidentally. Infisical's point-in-time recovery feature is your safeguard against such incidents. This article outlines how to restore your secrets to a previous state.
Steps:
- Preparing for Recovery:
- Understand the scenarios where point-in-time recovery is useful.
- Ensure that your secrets are being versioned correctly.
- Performing a Recovery:
- Navigate to the secret that needs to be recovered.
- Select the 'Recovery' option and choose the point in time you wish to revert to.
- Confirm the recovery and check the secret's value post-recovery.
- Finalizing the Recovery Process:
- Verify that the application or service using the secret is functioning correctly.
- Communicate the changes to your team to maintain awareness.
- Document the recovery process for future reference.
Conclusion:
Point-in-time recovery is a powerful feature that can mitigate the risks associated with accidental changes. By following these steps, you can ensure that your secrets are managed safely and effectively with Infisical.
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