> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.shipwithdjango.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.shipwithdjango.com/secret-management/third-party-providers/aws-secrets-manager.md). # AWS Secrets Manager AWS Secrets Manager is a secure and scalable service provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS) that helps you protect access to your applications, services, and IT resources without the upfront complexity of managing your own secret infrastructure. It allows you to securely store, manage, and retrieve sensitive information such as database credentials, API keys, and other secrets. AWS Secrets Manager integrates seamlessly with other AWS services, making it an ideal choice if you are already using AWS infrastructure, as it simplifies the management and rotation of secrets within your existing environment. For more detailed information, you can visit the [AWS Secrets Manager page](https://aws.amazon.com/secrets-manager/). To use AWS Secrets Manager, ensure you have the following settings configured: ```python SECRETS_MANAGER = 'aws' AWS_SECRET_NAME = None # The name of the secret in AWS Secrets Manager AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID = None # Your AWS access key ID AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY = None # Your AWS secret access key AWS_REGION = None # The AWS region where your secrets are stored ``` --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.shipwithdjango.com/secret-management/third-party-providers/aws-secrets-manager.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.