aws secretsmanager delete-secret --secret-id
aws secretsmanager delete-secret --secret-id <name> [--recovery-window-in-days <7-30>]
Risk: Careful
What it does
Deletes a secret after a recovery window, so you can still undo it.
When to use it
For secrets you no longer use. Each stored secret costs money monthly.
Example
$ aws secretsmanager delete-secret --secret-id MyTestSecret --recovery-window-in-days 7Gone in 7 days, unless you restore it.
$ aws secretsmanager restore-secret --secret-id MyTestSecretChanged your mind? Bring it back within the window.
Learn it in: Secrets Manager and Parameter Store · Official docs