Rotate API Key
curl --request POST \
--url https://api.aethercitadel.cloud/v1/tenant/rotate-key \
--header 'X-Citadel-Key: <x-citadel-key>'import requests
url = "https://api.aethercitadel.cloud/v1/tenant/rotate-key"
headers = {"X-Citadel-Key": "<x-citadel-key>"}
response = requests.post(url, headers=headers)
print(response.text)const options = {method: 'POST', headers: {'X-Citadel-Key': '<x-citadel-key>'}};
fetch('https://api.aethercitadel.cloud/v1/tenant/rotate-key', options)
.then(res => res.json())
.then(res => console.log(res))
.catch(err => console.error(err));<?php
$curl = curl_init();
curl_setopt_array($curl, [
CURLOPT_URL => "https://api.aethercitadel.cloud/v1/tenant/rotate-key",
CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER => true,
CURLOPT_ENCODING => "",
CURLOPT_MAXREDIRS => 10,
CURLOPT_TIMEOUT => 30,
CURLOPT_HTTP_VERSION => CURL_HTTP_VERSION_1_1,
CURLOPT_CUSTOMREQUEST => "POST",
CURLOPT_HTTPHEADER => [
"X-Citadel-Key: <x-citadel-key>"
],
]);
$response = curl_exec($curl);
$err = curl_error($curl);
curl_close($curl);
if ($err) {
echo "cURL Error #:" . $err;
} else {
echo $response;
}package main
import (
"fmt"
"net/http"
"io"
)
func main() {
url := "https://api.aethercitadel.cloud/v1/tenant/rotate-key"
req, _ := http.NewRequest("POST", url, nil)
req.Header.Add("X-Citadel-Key", "<x-citadel-key>")
res, _ := http.DefaultClient.Do(req)
defer res.Body.Close()
body, _ := io.ReadAll(res.Body)
fmt.Println(string(body))
}HttpResponse<String> response = Unirest.post("https://api.aethercitadel.cloud/v1/tenant/rotate-key")
.header("X-Citadel-Key", "<x-citadel-key>")
.asString();require 'uri'
require 'net/http'
url = URI("https://api.aethercitadel.cloud/v1/tenant/rotate-key")
http = Net::HTTP.new(url.host, url.port)
http.use_ssl = true
request = Net::HTTP::Post.new(url)
request["X-Citadel-Key"] = '<x-citadel-key>'
response = http.request(request)
puts response.read_body{
"new_key": "<string>",
"message": "<string>"
}Tenant API
Rotate API Key
Generates a new API key and immediately invalidates the old one
POST
/
v1
/
tenant
/
rotate-key
Rotate API Key
curl --request POST \
--url https://api.aethercitadel.cloud/v1/tenant/rotate-key \
--header 'X-Citadel-Key: <x-citadel-key>'import requests
url = "https://api.aethercitadel.cloud/v1/tenant/rotate-key"
headers = {"X-Citadel-Key": "<x-citadel-key>"}
response = requests.post(url, headers=headers)
print(response.text)const options = {method: 'POST', headers: {'X-Citadel-Key': '<x-citadel-key>'}};
fetch('https://api.aethercitadel.cloud/v1/tenant/rotate-key', options)
.then(res => res.json())
.then(res => console.log(res))
.catch(err => console.error(err));<?php
$curl = curl_init();
curl_setopt_array($curl, [
CURLOPT_URL => "https://api.aethercitadel.cloud/v1/tenant/rotate-key",
CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER => true,
CURLOPT_ENCODING => "",
CURLOPT_MAXREDIRS => 10,
CURLOPT_TIMEOUT => 30,
CURLOPT_HTTP_VERSION => CURL_HTTP_VERSION_1_1,
CURLOPT_CUSTOMREQUEST => "POST",
CURLOPT_HTTPHEADER => [
"X-Citadel-Key: <x-citadel-key>"
],
]);
$response = curl_exec($curl);
$err = curl_error($curl);
curl_close($curl);
if ($err) {
echo "cURL Error #:" . $err;
} else {
echo $response;
}package main
import (
"fmt"
"net/http"
"io"
)
func main() {
url := "https://api.aethercitadel.cloud/v1/tenant/rotate-key"
req, _ := http.NewRequest("POST", url, nil)
req.Header.Add("X-Citadel-Key", "<x-citadel-key>")
res, _ := http.DefaultClient.Do(req)
defer res.Body.Close()
body, _ := io.ReadAll(res.Body)
fmt.Println(string(body))
}HttpResponse<String> response = Unirest.post("https://api.aethercitadel.cloud/v1/tenant/rotate-key")
.header("X-Citadel-Key", "<x-citadel-key>")
.asString();require 'uri'
require 'net/http'
url = URI("https://api.aethercitadel.cloud/v1/tenant/rotate-key")
http = Net::HTTP.new(url.host, url.port)
http.use_ssl = true
request = Net::HTTP::Post.new(url)
request["X-Citadel-Key"] = '<x-citadel-key>'
response = http.request(request)
puts response.read_body{
"new_key": "<string>",
"message": "<string>"
}Overview
If your API key is compromised or you want to rotate it as a security practice, this endpoint generates a fresh key and immediately deactivates the old one.Update all your services before you rotate. The old key stops working the instant you call this endpoint — there is no grace period.
Request
string
required
Your current Aether Citadel API key (
ack_live_...). This key will be invalidated.Response
string
Your new API key. Update all environments that use the old key.
string
Confirmation message reminding you to update your integration.
Example
curl -X POST https://api.aethercitadel.cloud/v1/tenant/rotate-key \
-H "X-Citadel-Key: ack_live_YOUR_CURRENT_KEY"
{
"new_key": "ack_live_d9e8f7a6b5c4d3e2f1a0b9c8d7e6f5a4b3c2d1e0f9a8b7c6d5e4f3a2b1c0d9e8",
"message": "Your old key is now invalid. Update your integration immediately."
}
Rotation Checklist
After rotating your key, update it in:- Server environment variables (
.env, Kubernetes secrets, etc.) - CI/CD pipeline secrets
- Any queued jobs or scheduled tasks that use the key
- Partner integrations that call Citadel on your behalf
Error Responses
| Status | Error | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
401 | Missing X-Citadel-Key header | No key provided |
401 | Invalid or inactive API key | Key doesn’t exist or was already deactivated |
503 | Multi-tenancy not configured | Contact support |