Project Settings

Project Settings controls project identification and deletion. Use this page to update your project human-readable name, change its system identifier, or initiate project deletion.

Project Identification

Project identification consists of two components:

ComponentPurposeEditableWhen to Change
Project nameHuman-readable display name in the platform interfaceYes, immediatelyRebranding, clarity improvements
Unique nameSystem identifier used in API calls and integrationsYes, with confirmationClarity improvements

Updating the Project Display Name

The project display name appears throughout the platform interface. To update it:

  1. Locate the name input field on the Project Settings page
  2. Type the new display name
  3. Changes take effect immediately (no save button required)

You can change the display name as often as needed.

Updating the Unique Name

The unique name serves as the project identifier in API calls. To update it:

  1. Type on the unique name field
  2. A modal window appears
  3. Enter the new unique name
  4. Click the Update button in the modal

The unique name updates immediately across the system.

Unique Name Format

The project unique name must follow this format:

  • Must start with a lowercase letter
  • Can contain lowercase letters, numbers, and underscores
  • Must end with a lowercase letter or number
  • Regex pattern: /^[a-z](?:[a-z0-9_]*[a-z0-9])?$/

Examples:

  • my_production_app - Valid
  • storefront - Valid
  • api_v2 - Valid
  • My_Production_App - Invalid (uppercase)
  • _storefront - Invalid (cannot start with underscore)
  • 2api - Invalid (cannot start with number)

Deleting a Project

The project deletion option is in the High-Risk section of Project Settings.

Deletion Process

Project deletion is a two-phase process designed to prevent accidental data loss:

PhaseDurationStateRecovery Options
Pending deletion30 daysProject is marked for deletion but data remainsContact support to recover
Permanent deletionAfter 30 daysProject and all associated data are permanently deletedNot recoverable

What Happens During Pending Deletion

Warning

During the 30-day pending deletion period:

  • API requests to the project fail immediately
  • The project remains visible in your account
  • You can recover the project by contacting support

Before Deleting a Project

Caution

Before initiating deletion:

  1. Ensure no production applications depend on this project
  2. Back up any policy configurations or references you may need
  3. Migrate any critical verification workflows to another project
  4. Consider revoking access tokens associated with the project

Recovering a Deleted Project

To recover a project during the 30-day pending deletion period:

  1. Contact Autheona support at support@autheona.com
  2. Provide your account details and project identifier
  3. Support will cancel the deletion and restore access

Caution

After 30 days, permanent deletion is irreversible.