Site data and commerce
Secrets and connected services
Configure secure values used by supported server-side site features.
Secrets allow a site’s protected server actions to use external services without exposing private values to visitors or page code.
What this workspace includes
- Named secret values
- Server-side feature connections
- Service-specific setup
- Secure replacement and removal
Complete workflow
- 1
Identify the service
Confirm which site feature needs the external connection.
- 2
Add the required value
Store it through the site secret control.
- 3
Connect the feature
Use the matching server-side action or integration.
- 4
Test without exposing it
Verify the outcome through the feature rather than displaying the value.
How records and settings behave
- Secrets are used by supported server-side site behavior
- A secret value is not rendered as public page content
- Replacing a value affects future requests that use it
Working effectively
- Use separate service credentials for production
- Rotate a value when access changes
- Name secrets consistently
Keep the correct context
Confirm the active organization, agency, client, site, or record before making a change. The name shown in the workspace identifies where the result will be saved.
Frequently asked questions
Where should I start with Secrets and connected services?
Confirm which site feature needs the external connection.
When is my work saved?
Secrets are used by supported server-side site behavior
How do I confirm the result?
Return to the related list or detail view and review its current status. Replacing a value affects future requests that use it