> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.methodfi.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# The Secrets endpoint

Secrets allow you to securely store sensitive values, such as API keys or tokens,
that can be used within your Method integration. The stored value is encrypted and
never returned in API responses after creation.

## Secret Objects

```json THE SECRET OBJECT theme={null}
{
  "id": "sec_au22b1fbFrmfp",
  "metadata": {
    "environment": "production"
  },
  "created_at": "2025-12-04T18:50:54.024Z",
  "updated_at": "2025-12-04T18:50:54.024Z",
  "status": "active"
}
```


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