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Python (SDK)

Authorizations

Authorization
string
header
required

Unkey uses bearer tokens for authentication. Public integrations use root keys, while the dashboard proxy uses short-lived JWTs. To authenticate, include the token in the Authorization header of each request:

Root keys have specific permissions attached to them, controlling what operations they can perform. Legacy permissions use tuple strings like api.*.create_key; resource permissions use Unkey Resource Names plus actions, like unkey:v1:ws_123:keyspaces/*#create_key. Security best practices:

  • Keep root keys secure and never expose them in client-side code
  • Use different root keys for different environments
  • Rotate keys periodically, especially after team member departures
  • Create keys with minimal necessary permissions following least privilege principle
  • Monitor key usage with audit logs.

Body

application/json
identity
string
required

The ID of the identity to delete. This can be either the externalId (from your own system that was used during identity creation) or the identityId (the internal ID returned by the identity service).

Minimum string length: 1
Example:

"user_123"

Response

Identity successfully deleted

Empty response object. A successful response indicates the identity was deleted successfully.

meta
object
required

Metadata object included in every API response. This provides context about the request and is essential for debugging, audit trails, and support inquiries. The requestId is particularly important when troubleshooting issues with the Unkey support team.

Last modified on July 22, 2026