Best Practices
Recommended patterns and guidelines for securely using the Plex API
Follow these best practices to keep your Plex API integrations secure, reliable, and maintainable.
What’s covered
- Best Practices for Using API Keys — General guidelines for managing and using API keys safely
- Restrict API Keys — Limit API key permissions to only what is needed
- Restrict Developer Portal Account Access — Control who can access your developer portal account
- Regularly Audit Your API Keys — Review and clean up unused or stale API keys
- Use Independent API Keys for Different Apps — Isolate credentials across applications
- Regenerate API Keys Regularly — Rotate keys on a regular schedule to reduce risk
- Create a Generic IAM ID for Developer Portal Access — Use a shared IAM identity for portal access management
- Store API Keys in a Secure Location — Keep credentials in secret managers or vaults
- Encrypt Keys on Code Repositories — Never commit plaintext keys to version control