diff --git a/content/includes/nginx-one/data-plane-key-guideline.md b/content/includes/nginx-one/data-plane-key-guideline.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..17b41b99f --- /dev/null +++ b/content/includes/nginx-one/data-plane-key-guideline.md @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +--- +files: + - content/nginx-one/nginx-configs/config-sync-group/manage-config-sync-groups.md + - content/nginx-one/getting-started.md +--- + +{{}} +Data plane keys are displayed only once and cannot be retrieved later. When you create a data plane key,copy and store this key securely. + +Data plane keys expire after one year. You can change this expiration date by [editing the key]({{< ref "nginx-one/connect-instances/create-manage-data-plane-keys.md#change-expiration-date" >}}). + +Your NGINX instances stay connected as long as the data plane key is active. If: + +- You [revoke a data plane key]({{< ref "nginx-one/connect-instances/create-manage-data-plane-keys.md#revoke-data-plane-key" >}}) +- A data plane key expires + +That disconnects all instances that were registered with that key. +{{}} diff --git a/content/nginx-one/getting-started.md b/content/nginx-one/getting-started.md index 19535d36a..c3bb315f4 100644 --- a/content/nginx-one/getting-started.md +++ b/content/nginx-one/getting-started.md @@ -117,13 +117,7 @@ To generate a data plane key: - **For a new key:** In the **Add Instance** pane, select **Generate Data Plane Key**. - **To reuse an existing key:** If you already have a data plane key and want to use it again, select **Use existing key**. Then, enter the key's value in the **Data Plane Key** box. -{{}} -Data plane keys are displayed only once and cannot be retrieved later. Be sure to copy and store this key securely. - -Data plane keys expire after one year. You can change this expiration date later by [editing the key]({{< ref "nginx-one/connect-instances/create-manage-data-plane-keys.md#change-expiration-date" >}}). - -[Revoking a data plane key]({{< ref "nginx-one/connect-instances/create-manage-data-plane-keys.md#revoke-data-plane-key" >}}) disconnects all instances that were registered with that key. -{{}} +{{< include "/nginx-one/data-plane-key-guideline.md" >}} ### Add an instance