# Django SECRET\_KEY tutorial

**URL:** <https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/django-secret-key-tutorial/46117>\
**Category:** Using Django\
**Created:** [October 1, 2026, 12:57pm UTC](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/django-secret-key-tutorial/46117 "2026-10-01T12:57:42Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 1, 2026, 12:57pm UTC](https://forum.djangoproject.com/t/django-secret-key-tutorial/46117/1 "2026-10-01T12:57:42Z")

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Hi everyone, I wrote up a new tutorial on SECRET\_KEY, why it matters, how to generate a new one, and general best practices. I hope it’s helpful.

> **[Undocumented Django: Generating a SECRET\_KEY](https://learndjango.com/tutorials/generating-a-secret-key)**
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> Exploring the "hidden features" lurking in Django's codebase