> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.carto.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.carto.com/carto-self-hosted/operations/upgrades/rotating-keys.md).

# Rotating keys

Rotating keys in CARTO Self-Hosted is a simple process to ensure the security of your custom buckets, BigQuery OAuth connections, Google basemaps and custom LDS API Keys.

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1. Access the Admin Console and check the config used to deploy your CARTO Self-Hosted platform.
2. Update the keys related to [custom buckets](/carto-self-hosted/configuration/data-and-storage/configure-your-own-buckets.md), [BigQuery OAuth connections](/carto-self-hosted/configuration/security/enable-bigquery-oauth-connections.md), [Google basemaps](/carto-self-hosted/configuration/basemaps/enable-google-basemaps.md) and LDS API Keys.
3. Update your Self-Hosted installation to apply the changes.
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#### If you've provided redacted secrets values:

1. Access the <mark style="color:orange;">customizations.yaml</mark> file used to deploy your CARTO Self-Hosted platform.
2. Update the keys related to [custom buckets](/carto-self-hosted/configuration/data-and-storage/configure-your-own-buckets.md), [BigQuery OAuth connections](/carto-self-hosted/configuration/security/enable-bigquery-oauth-connections.md), [Google basemaps](/carto-self-hosted/configuration/basemaps/enable-google-basemaps.md) and LDS API Keys.
3. Save the changes to the <mark style="color:orange;">customizations.yaml</mark> file.
4. Upgrade your Self-Hosted installation to apply the changes.

**If you need to update secrets manually:**

1. Identify the secrets associated with [custom buckets](/carto-self-hosted/configuration/data-and-storage/configure-your-own-buckets.md), [BigQuery OAuth connections](/carto-self-hosted/configuration/security/enable-bigquery-oauth-connections.md), [Google basemaps](/carto-self-hosted/configuration/basemaps/enable-google-basemaps.md) and LDS API Keys.
2. Use the `kubectl` command to update the specific secrets.
3. Upgrade your installation to apply the changes.
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Remember to perform these steps with caution, ensuring minimal downtime for your CARTO Self-Hosted deployment.

## Post-rotation verification

After rotating keys, confirm the deployment is still healthy:

* [ ] All pods are in `Running` or `Completed` state
* [ ] The CARTO application is reachable and you can log in
* [ ] Object storage (blob buckets) is accessible (thumbnails load, imports work)
* [ ] Data warehouse connections are healthy (especially BigQuery OAuth connections)
* [ ] Google Basemaps render correctly (if enabled)


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