Walmart seller glossary
Encrypted Credentials
Walmart Marketplace + Connect client secrets are stored encrypted at rest using AES-256-GCM with a master key from SECRET_ENCRYPTION_KEY.
Decrypted only at request time when minting a fresh access token. Never logged, never exposed via any API endpoint.
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Last reviewed May 13, 2026.
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