improvement: add doc additions for single credential rotations

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Scott Wilson
2025-04-15 15:07:39 -07:00
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@@ -47,6 +47,11 @@ Each set of credentials transitions through three distinct states:
- **Active**: The primary credentials that will be used for new connections
- **Inactive**: These credentials are still valid but are no longer issued for new connections
<Note>
Some rotation providers utilize a single credential set due to technical constraints. As a result, inactive credentials for these providers will immediately become invalid once rotated.
To avoid service interruptions, Infisical recommends manually rotating these credentials to prevent downtime.
</Note>
- **Revoked**: Permanently invalidated and deleted from the system
### Rotation Cycle Example (30-Day Interval)
@@ -95,3 +100,16 @@ Using a __30-Day__ rotation interval as an example, here's how the process unfol
- [PostgreSQL Credentials](./postgres)
- [Microsoft SQL Server Credentials](./mssql)
## FAQ
<AccordionGroup>
<Accordion title="Why do certain rotations only use a single credential set?">
Some credential providers have limitations that affect rotation patterns:
- The third-party provider's API only supports managing one active credential set at a time
- The specific use-case (such as personal login accounts) is inherently limited to a single active credential
In either scenario, when service continuity is critical, Infisical recommends disabling auto-rotation and performing manual credential rotation during scheduled maintenance windows.
</Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>