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## API tokens now detectable by secret scanning tools

Apr 10, 2026 

[ Cloudflare Fundamentals ](https://developers.cloudflare.com/fundamentals/) 

Cloudflare API tokens now include **identifiable patterns** that enable secret scanning tools to automatically detect them when leaked in code repositories, configuration files, or other public locations.

#### What changed

API tokens generated by Cloudflare now follow a standardized format that secret scanning tools can recognize. When a Cloudflare token is accidentally committed to GitHub, GitLab, or another platform with secret scanning enabled, the tool will flag it and alert you.

#### Why this matters

Leaked credentials are a common security risk. By making Cloudflare tokens detectable by scanning tools, you can:

* **Detect leaks faster** — Get notified immediately when a token is exposed.
* **Reduce risk window** — Exposed tokens are deactivated immediately, before they can be exploited.
* **Automate security** — Leverage existing secret scanning infrastructure without additional configuration.

#### What happens when a leak is detected

When a third-party secret scanning tool detects a leaked Cloudflare API token:

1. **Cloudflare immediately deactivates the token** to prevent unauthorized access.
2. **The token creator receives an email notification** alerting them to the leak.
3. **The token is marked as "Exposed"** in the Cloudflare dashboard.
4. **You can then roll or delete the token** from the token management pages.

#### Supported platforms

* **GitHub Secret Scanning** — Automatically enabled for public repositories

For more information on token formats and secret scanning, refer to [API token formats](https://developers.cloudflare.com/fundamentals/api/get-started/token-formats/).