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Updated on 15 September, 2025

API documentation explaining key management, scoping, expiration, and other essential information for programmatically controlling Vultr resources.


Vultr allows only one API key per account, with options to restrict access using ACLs or create Sub-Accounts for separate environments.
API keys provide full account access without product-specific scoping options.
API keys remain active indefinitely until manually revoked or regenerated by the user.
Explains the rate limits Vultr enforces on API requests to maintain stability and ensure fair usage across users.
Learn how to respond if your Vultr API key is compromised by regenerating it immediately to prevent unauthorized account access.
Best practices for securely storing API keys to prevent unauthorized access and accidental exposure.
A guide explaining the compatibility of Vultr API keys with various HTTP clients and tools for API access.