Delete API Key

Prerequisites

Before starting this exercise, ensure you have:

  • Access to Maximo Monitor

Steps

  1. Open Maximo Application Suite and select Monitor Application.
  2. Expand Setup under Monitor and Select API Keys (Monitor)
  3. Locate the API key you want to delete in the list
  4. Click on the API key row to select it
  5. Click the Delete button or icon (typically represented by a trash can icon) Navigate to API Keys
  6. A confirmation dialog will appear asking you to confirm the deletion
  7. Review the API key details one final time to ensure you're deleting the correct key Navigate to API Keys
  8. Click Delete to permanently remove the API key
  9. The API key will be immediately removed from the system and can no longer be used for authentication Navigate to API Keys

Verification

After deleting the API key, verify that:

  • The API key no longer appears in the API Keys list
  • Any test API calls using the deleted key return authentication errors
  • Dependent systems have been updated with new credentials (if applicable)

Best Practices

Tip

  • Audit before deletion: Review API key usage logs before deleting
  • Rotate instead of delete: Consider generating a new key and updating integrations before deleting the old one
  • Document deletions: Keep a record of when keys were deleted and why
  • Use expiry dates: Set expiry dates on keys instead of manual deletion when possible

Critical

Before deleting an API key, verify that:

  • No active integrations are using this key
  • You have documented which systems were using this key
  • You have a backup plan for any affected services
  • You have notified relevant stakeholders about the deletion

Next Steps

After deleting your API key, you may want to: