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Delete Client Secrets

As an application owner, you can permanently delete client secrets from Microsoft Entra applications when a secret is no longer needed, has been rotated, or may be compromised.

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Deleting a client secret is permanent and cannot be undone. Be sure the secret is no longer in use before proceeding.

Steps to Delete a Client Secret​

  1. Log in to Resource Admin.
  2. Select Applications from the Resource Type menu and search for the Azure application with the client secret you want to delete.
  3. Click the Details button for the application. Application Details Button This opens the Overview page for the selected Azure application.
    Application Overview
  4. In the left application menu, click Client Secrets.
  5. Locate the client secret you want to delete.
  6. Click the red Delete button next to that secret.
    Delete Client Secret in Context
  7. In the confirmation dialog, click Delete to confirm.
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Once deleted, the secret is immediately invalidated and removed from both EmpowerID and Microsoft Entra.

What Happens Next​

  • The secret is permanently removed from the application.
  • Any services or users relying on the deleted secret will no longer be able to authenticate with it.
  • You can return to the Client Secrets tab at any time to manage remaining credentials or create new ones.