[Solved] Why does this API key invalidation request fail? { "api_key": "12345" } - Ans: The field should be "id", not "api_key" | Elasticsearch

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Why does this API key invalidation request fail?

{
  "api_key": "12345"
}

AThe request body must be empty

BThe field should be "id", not "api_key"

CAPI key values must be numeric

DAPI keys cannot be invalidated via API

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check required field for invalidation
The API expects "id" or "name" fields, not "api_key".
Step 2: Validate other options
API keys can be invalidated, values are strings, and request body is not empty.
Final Answer:
The field should be "id", not "api_key" -> Option B
Quick Check:
Use "id" field to invalidate API keys [OK]

Quick Trick: Use "id" or "name" to invalidate API keys [OK]

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