**Enhancing Security with API Key Auto-Deletion: A Must-Know Update for Business Owners**
In today’s digital landscape, security is paramount, especially for small to medium-sized business owners, service providers, CRM users, and consultants. The Marketplace team at HighLevel understands this urgency and is introducing a crucial security update: the auto-deletion of API keys after 90 days of inactivity. This measure is designed to safeguard your platform experience, by minimizing vulnerabilities and preventing unauthorized access. Let’s delve into the details and see why this update matters to you.
**Why is the Auto-Deletion Feature Important?**
API keys, especially older versions like API v1, can become gateways for unauthorized access if left unchecked. They may be exploited for activities like SMS Pumping, leading to significant monetary losses for customers using platforms like HighLevel, Kajabi, HubSpot, and ClickFunnel. These breaches underline the necessity of enhanced security measures, making API key auto-deletion a priority to protect customer data and finances.
**What Does the New Security Update Entail?**
With this update, any agency or sub-account API keys not used in the past 90 days will be automatically removed. This process will occur quarterly, with the first deletion set for October 29, 2024. Such a proactive step is crucial in ensuring that only active, necessary keys remain operational, thereby reducing potential security risks.
**Effective Communication: Keeping You Informed**
HighLevel is committed to ensuring that this transition is seamless for all users. Impacted agency and sub-account admins will receive in-app notifications 15 days, 7 days, and 1 day before the scheduled deletion. Additionally, email notifications will be sent to agency admins 15 days in advance, providing a detailed summary of upcoming deletions. A banner alert will also be displayed for affected parties 24 hours before deletion, ensuring transparency and ample preparation time.
**Stay Secure and Informed with HighLevel’s 14-Day Trial**
As digital security evolves, so must our tools and strategies. HighLevel is dedicated to building custom AI and automation solutions for businesses like yours, helping you navigate these changes with ease. Begin your 14-day trial today to access our learning community and explore how we can tailor AI and automation systems to fit your unique business needs.
Protecting your business from security threats is essential. By embracing updates like the auto-deletion of inactive API keys, HighLevel ensures a more secure and efficient platform for all users. Get in touch with us today to explore how our custom-built AI and automation systems can enhance your business operations.
