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AWS Secret Manager Plugin – Put Action

Summary (SEO Meta Description):
The Put Action of the AWS Secret Manager Plugin securely updates or sets a secret’s value in AWS Secrets Manager.
It allows automated workflows to refresh credentials or update sensitive configuration without manual steps.


Overview

The Put Action enables your workflow to create or update the value of an existing secret in AWS Secrets Manager.
Use this action to rotate credentials, update API keys, or modify sensitive configuration values on demand.

Typical Use Cases:

  • Automate secret rotation for databases or APIs
  • Update credentials when deploying new application versions
  • Refresh security tokens or configuration parameters dynamically
  • Integrate CI/CD pipelines with secret updates

⚙️ Configuration

FieldDescriptionType / Options
LabelCustom name for the actionString
Select connectionChoose or create a secure AWS connection for Secrets ManagerConnection

(Secret value and other details are provided within the workflow’s input payload and securely sent to AWS.)


FAQ

Q: Does this action create a secret if it doesn’t exist?
A: No. The Put Action updates an existing secret. Use the Create Action to create a new one.

Q: Is the new secret value immediately available?
A: Yes, the updated value is accessible as soon as the operation completes.

Q: Are previous versions of the secret retained?
A: Yes, AWS Secrets Manager maintains version history, allowing rollback if necessary.


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