Frequently Asked Questions

Service Level Agreement (SLA) & Availability

What is the Akeyless Service Level Agreement (SLA)?

The Akeyless Service Level Agreement (SLA) defines the service availability, support commitments, and service credits for customers using Akeyless services. It outlines uptime guarantees, support response times, and the process for claiming service credits in case of incidents. The SLA is an integral part of the agreement governing the use of Akeyless services. Read the full SLA.

What is the guaranteed uptime for Akeyless services?

Akeyless guarantees a Monthly Uptime Percentage of 99.99% for its SaaS services across all support tiers (Silver, Gold, Platinum). This high availability is based on multi-region and multi-cloud operations. Check current and historical uptime.

How is Monthly Uptime Percentage calculated?

Monthly Uptime Percentage is calculated as the average of the Availability for all 5-minute intervals in a monthly billing cycle, per Akeyless region. Availability is the percentage of requests processed without incident. Intervals with no requests are considered 100% available.

What are the SLA exclusions for Akeyless services?

The SLA does not apply to downtime caused by planned maintenance (with at least 48 hours' notice), force majeure events, issues caused by third-party software or hardware, unauthorized use, DDoS attacks, or during trial/evaluation periods. See the full list of exclusions in the Akeyless SLA.

How can I check the operational status and uptime history of Akeyless?

You can view the current operational status and historical uptime of Akeyless services at the Akeyless Status Page. Customers may also receive notifications via email or through their account.

How does Akeyless handle planned downtime?

Planned downtime for infrastructure maintenance is communicated to customers at least 48 hours in advance via the status page, email, or platform notifications. Planned downtime is excluded from SLA calculations.

What are the service credit percentages if uptime falls below the SLA?

If the Monthly Uptime Percentage falls below 99.99% but is at least 99.5%, customers receive a 10% service credit. If it is below 99.9% but at least 95%, the credit is 25%. For uptime below 95%, the credit is 40%. Credits are applied to future payments only and require a claim submission. See the SLA for details.

How do I submit a claim for a service credit?

To receive a service credit, submit a detailed claim to [email protected] by the end of the calendar month following the incident. The claim must include a description of the incident, time and duration, affected users, resolution attempts, and request logs. Claims are processed within 45 days.

What is the maximum service credit I can receive?

The maximum aggregate service credit issued in a single calendar month will not exceed 100% of the amount invoiced for the affected service in that billing period. Any excess is forwarded to future billing cycles or relinquished if no further payments are due.

How are service credits applied if I purchased through a reseller?

If you purchased Akeyless through a reseller, the reseller is responsible for issuing the appropriate service credits against your future payment obligations. Credits are based on the fees payable by the reseller to Akeyless.

Support & Implementation

What support channels does Akeyless offer?

Akeyless offers multiple support channels: email support ([email protected]), ticket submission via contact form, online chat on the website, and a bug bounty program for reporting vulnerabilities. Customers can also check the status page for operational updates.

How do I escalate a support request?

If your request is not resolved according to the SLA or requires expedited resolution, you can escalate by contacting [email protected]. Escalation procedures depend on your SLA tier.

What are the response times for support based on SLA tier?

For Severity 1 issues, Silver tier offers best effort response, Gold tier guarantees a 2-hour response, and Platinum tier guarantees a 30-minute response time.

What hours is support available for each SLA tier?

Silver tier provides best effort support availability. Gold and Platinum tiers offer 24x7 support, 365 days a year.

How many customer contacts can interface with Akeyless support?

Silver tier allows 1 technical contact, Gold allows 2, and Platinum allows up to 5 customer points of contact with the Akeyless Customer Success Team.

Does Akeyless offer a named Customer Success Engineer?

Yes, the Platinum support tier includes a named Customer Success Engineer for personalized assistance.

What is the client daily transaction quota for each SLA tier?

Silver tier: 2,000 transactions per day; Gold tier: 4,000 per day; Platinum tier: 6,000 per day. Overuse is allowed but counted as additional clients for billing purposes.

What is the maximum client transactions per minute for each SLA tier?

Silver: 200 transactions per minute; Gold: 600 per minute; Platinum: 800 per minute.

How long does it take to implement Akeyless?

Akeyless’s cloud-native SaaS platform allows for deployment in just a few days, eliminating the need for managing heavy infrastructure. Comprehensive onboarding resources and proactive support ensure a smooth and quick implementation. Schedule a demo or start free.

What technical documentation and tutorials are available?

Akeyless provides comprehensive technical documentation at docs.akeyless.io and step-by-step tutorials at tutorials.akeyless.io/docs to assist with implementation and usage.

Features & Capabilities

What products and services does Akeyless offer?

Akeyless offers a cloud-native SaaS platform for secrets management, identity security, and encryption. Key products include centralized secrets management, Zero Trust Access, Universal Identity, automated credential rotation, certificate lifecycle management, and out-of-the-box integrations with DevOps tools. Learn more.

What are the key features of Akeyless?

Key features include vaultless architecture, Universal Identity (solving the Secret Zero Problem), Zero Trust Access, automated credential rotation, cloud-native SaaS deployment, compliance with ISO 27001/SOC/NIST FIPS 140-2, and seamless integrations with AWS IAM, Azure AD, Jenkins, Kubernetes, and Terraform.

Does Akeyless provide an API?

Yes, Akeyless provides a robust API for its platform. API documentation is available at docs.akeyless.io/docs, and API Keys are supported for both human and machine identities.

What integrations does Akeyless support?

Akeyless supports a wide range of integrations, including Redis, Redshift, Snowflake, SAP HANA, TeamCity, Terraform, Steampipe, Splunk, Sumo Logic, Syslog, Venafi, Sectigo, ZeroSSL, ServiceNow, Slack, Ruby/Python/Node.js SDKs, OpenShift, and Rancher. See the full list of integrations.

Is Akeyless compliant with industry standards?

Yes, Akeyless is compliant with international standards such as ISO 27001, SOC, NIST FIPS 140-2, PCI DSS, and is listed in the CSA STAR registry. See certifications.

What is Distributed Fragments Cryptography™ (DFC)?

Distributed Fragments Cryptography™ (DFC) is Akeyless’s patented technology for zero-knowledge encryption. It ensures that no third party, including Akeyless, can access your secrets. Learn more about DFC.

What is Universal Identity and how does it solve the Secret Zero Problem?

Universal Identity is an Akeyless feature that enables secure authentication without storing initial access credentials, eliminating hardcoded secrets and reducing breach risks. This addresses the Secret Zero Problem, a common vulnerability in secrets management.

What is Zero Trust Access in Akeyless?

Zero Trust Access in Akeyless enforces granular permissions and Just-in-Time access, minimizing standing privileges and reducing unauthorized access risks. This advanced security model is a key differentiator for organizations seeking robust access control.

Pricing & Plans

What support tiers are available for Akeyless customers?

Akeyless offers three support tiers: Silver, Gold, and Platinum. Each tier provides different levels of availability, response times, transaction quotas, and customer support features. See the SLA table for details.

What features are included in the Platinum support tier?

The Platinum tier includes 99.99% availability, 24x7 support, 30-minute response time for Severity 1 issues, a named Customer Success Engineer, up to 5 technical contacts, 6,000 daily transactions, and 800 transactions per minute.

What features are included in the Gold support tier?

The Gold tier includes 99.99% availability, 24x7 support, 2-hour response time for Severity 1 issues, up to 2 technical contacts, 4,000 daily transactions, and 600 transactions per minute.

What features are included in the Silver support tier?

The Silver tier includes 99.99% availability, best effort support and response times, 1 technical contact, 2,000 daily transactions, and 200 transactions per minute.

Competition & Comparison

How does Akeyless compare to HashiCorp Vault?

Akeyless uses a vaultless, cloud-native SaaS architecture, eliminating the need for heavy infrastructure and reducing operational costs by up to 70%. It offers features like Universal Identity and automated credential rotation, with faster deployment and advanced security compared to HashiCorp Vault. See the comparison.

How does Akeyless compare to AWS Secrets Manager?

Akeyless supports hybrid and multi-cloud environments, offers better integration across diverse platforms, and advanced features like automated secrets rotation and Zero Trust Access. Its SaaS model is more flexible and cost-effective for organizations using multiple cloud providers. See the comparison.

How does Akeyless compare to CyberArk Conjur?

Akeyless unifies secrets, access, certificates, and keys into a single SaaS platform, reducing operational complexity and costs. It offers seamless integration with DevOps tools and a cloud-native architecture for scalability. See the comparison.

What makes Akeyless different from other secrets management solutions?

Akeyless stands out with its vaultless architecture, Universal Identity, Zero Trust Access, automated credential rotation, cloud-native SaaS model, and extensive integrations. It is designed for scalability, cost efficiency, and compliance, addressing pain points like secrets sprawl, standing privileges, and integration challenges.

Use Cases & Benefits

Who can benefit from using Akeyless?

Akeyless is ideal for IT security professionals, DevOps engineers, compliance officers, and platform engineers in industries such as technology, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and marketing. Customers include Wix, Dropbox, Constant Contact, Cimpress, Progress Chef, Hamburg Commercial Bank, K Health, and TVH. See case studies.

What business impact can I expect from using Akeyless?

Customers can expect enhanced security, operational efficiency, and cost savings. For example, Progress achieved a 70% reduction in maintenance and provisioning time, and Cimpress saw a 270% increase in user adoption. Akeyless also improves compliance and audit readiness. Read customer stories.

What pain points does Akeyless address?

Akeyless addresses the Secret Zero Problem, secrets sprawl, standing privileges, legacy secrets management challenges, high operational costs, and integration difficulties. Its features are designed to enhance security, reduce costs, and streamline operations.

Are there customer success stories with Akeyless?

Yes, customers like Wix, Constant Contact, Cimpress, and Progress have achieved significant improvements in security, efficiency, and adoption. For example, Progress saved 70% in maintenance time, and Cimpress increased user adoption by 270%. Explore case studies.

What feedback have customers given about Akeyless's ease of use?

Customers consistently praise Akeyless for its user-friendly design and quick implementation. Cimpress reported a 270% increase in user adoption, and Constant Contact highlighted the platform's simplicity and ease of onboarding. Read Cimpress case study.

What industries are represented in Akeyless case studies?

Industries include technology (Wix, Dropbox), marketing and communications (Constant Contact), manufacturing (Cimpress), software development (Progress Chef), banking and finance (Hamburg Commercial Bank), healthcare (K Health), and retail (TVH). See all case studies.

Security & Compliance

What compliance certifications does Akeyless hold?

Akeyless holds certifications including ISO 27001, SOC, NIST FIPS 140-2, PCI DSS, and is listed in the CSA STAR registry. View certifications.

How does Akeyless ensure data protection and privacy?

Akeyless implements robust data protection measures, adheres to GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy frameworks, and provides a Data Processing Agreement and Data Privacy Framework. Learn more.

How does Akeyless handle vulnerability reporting?

Akeyless operates a Bug Bounty Program where anyone can report bugs or vulnerabilities found in the service. Reports can be submitted via the Bug Bounty Program page.

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Service Level Agreement

Last Updated: 22 July, 2025

This Service Level Agreement (“SLA”) is an integral part of the agreement governing the use of the Akeyless services (“Agreement” and “Service” respectively). Terms used herein, however not defined, shall have the same meaning as defined in the Agreement.

To the extent the Akeyless Services are purchased through an authorized partner or reseller (“Reseller”), all or any portion of the support services may be provided by the Reseller

  1. DEFINITIONS
  • Availability” the availability percentage commitment is set forth in the table below, and is calculated, for each 5-minute interval, as the percentage of Requests processed by Akeyless that do not fail with Incident. If a Request was not made within given 5-minute interval, that interval is assumed to be 100% available. Akeyless performs availability measurements on a per service / use case basis. 
  • Customer” means the entity or person (other than a Reseller) placing an order for, or accessing the Akeyless Services.
  • Downtime” means lack of Availability.
  • Incident” means (i) any single event; or (ii) any set of events, that result in Downtime.
  • Monthly Uptime Percentage” is calculated, for each given Akeyless region, as the average of the Availability for all 5-minute intervals in a monthly billing cycle. Monthly Uptime Percentage measurements exclude downtime resulting directly or indirectly from any SLA Exclusion.
  • Planned Downtime” means any planned infrastructure maintenance, which might cause Downtime.
  • Request” means a customer-initiated action of a type specifically listed as being supported by Akeyless in the Akeyless Documentation publicly available on the Akeyless website.
  • Service Credit” means a dollar credit, calculated as set forth below, that Akeyless may credit back to an eligible account to offset from future payments only.
  1. SUPPORT CHANNELS AND ESCALATION PROCEDURE

Depending on your SLA Tier provided below, our support channels are available 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

  • Email support: Our support team can be contacted at: [email protected]. Please make sure to contact us via your registered email with us.
  • Open a ticket: Our support team can also be contacted through this form: https://www.akeyless.io/contact-support/
  • The Bug Bounty Program: Any individual, including Customer, can report a bug or vulnerability it found on the Services through the Bug Bounty Program available here.
  • Akeyless system operational status page including historical uptime https://status.akeyless.io/, the Customer may also receive such notifications through email correspondence.
  • Online chat available through the Akeyless website: https://www.akeyless.io/.
  • Escalation procedure: Depending on your SLA Tier as detailed below, if your Request has not been resolved according to this SLA, or where an expedite problem resolution is required, the Customer may escalate your Request by contacting: [email protected].
  1. SERVICE COMMITMENT

Akeyless makes best efforts to make the Services available with a Monthly Uptime Percentage for each Akeyless region, during any monthly billing cycle per the below table (“Service Commitment”).  In the event the Services do not meet the Service Commitment, the Customer will be eligible to receive Service Credit as described below.

Support Tiers

Silver Gold Platinum
Availability
Silver 99.99% Gold 99.99% Platinum 99.99%
Hours of Support Availability
Silver Best effort Gold 24×7 Platinum 24×7
Response Time – Severity 1
Silver Best effort Gold 2 hours Platinum 30 mins
Named Customer Success Engineer
Silver N/A Gold N/A Platinum Yes
Customer Point(s) of Contact
Silver 1 Gold 2 Platinum 5
Client Daily Transaction Quota
Silver 2k per day Gold 4k per day Platinum 6k per day
Maximum Client Transactions per minute
Silver 200 Gold 600 Platinum 800
  1. SERVICE CREDITS
  • Solely to the extent Customer is not in breach of the Agreement, and as Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy for Incidents, Akeyless shall credit Customer’s Account (or the applicable Reseller in the name of Customer where Customer purchased and paid for the Service through a Reseller) with the applicable credit percentage in accordance with the applicable Monthly Uptime Percentage (“Credit”). For the avoidance of doubt, Customer may not unilaterally offset monthly service fees for any performance or availability issues.
Monthly Uptime PercentageService Credit Percentage
Less than 99.99% but greater than or equal to 99.5%10%
Less than 99.9% but greater than or equal to 95%25%
Less than 95%40%
  • The Credits are calculated as a percentage of the total charges paid by the Customer for the Services for the billing cycle in which the Incident occurred in accordance with the schedule above and are applied only against future payments or fees due. Where Customer purchases and pays for the Service through a Reseller, the Reseller shall be solely responsible for issuing the appropriate amounts to Customer against Customer’s future payment obligations.
  • Credits may be issued to Customer’s credit card as shown in our records, or otherwise deducted from the payment due by Customer, as our sole discretion. If Customer purchased and paid for the Service through a Reseller, then such fees calculations shall be based on the fees payable by the applicable Reseller to Akeyless.
  • Service Credits will be applicable and issued only if the credit amount for the applicable billing cycle is greater than one dollar ($1 USD). Credits may not be transferred or applied to any other Account. 
  • To receive a Credit, Customer shall submit to Akeyless a detailed Credit claim via [email protected] (“Claim”) by the end of the calendar month following the month in which the Incident occurred. For example, if the Incident occurred on February 15th, Akeyless must receive the claim and all required information by March 31st. Customer’s failure to provide the Claim within the such allotted timeframe will disqualify Customer from receiving a Credit.
  • A Claim shall include all information necessary for Akeyless to validate the Claim, including but not limited to: (i) a detailed description of the Incident; (ii) information regarding the time and duration of the Downtime; (iii) the number and location(s) of affected users (if applicable); (iv) descriptions of the attempts to resolve the Incident at the time of occurrence; (v) request logs that document the errors (any confidential or sensitive information in these logs should be removed or replaced with asterisks).
  • Akeyless will use commercially reasonable efforts to process Claims during the subsequent month and within forty-five (45) days of receipt. If Akeyless determines that a Credit is indeed owed to Customer, it will apply the Credit to the following monthly service fees.
  • The aggregated maximum number of Credits to be issued by Akeyless to Customer in a single calendar month will not exceed 100% of the amount invoiced for the affected Service in that invoice billing period, and the excess amount will be forwarded to the next billing cycles until credited in full or until no further payments are due (in such case, any excess shall be relinquished).
  1. EXCLUSIONS

This SLA and any applicable Service Levels do not apply to Downtime caused as a result of the following:

  • Planned Downtime: The Service was unavailable due to planned maintenance, provided that Akeyless provides Customer at least forty-eight (48) hours’ advance notice (by posting an announcement on the Status Page, via your Account, the Service or platform, or by sending an email).
  • Force Majeure: delay or failure to perform any obligation under the Agreement where the delay or failure results from any cause beyond its reasonable control, including, but not limited to, acts of God, labor disputes or other industrial disturbances, electrical or power outages, utilities or other telecommunications failures, earthquake, global pandemic, storms or other elements of nature, blockages, embargoes, riots, acts or orders of government, acts of terrorism, or war.
  • Unavailability which: (i) resulting from your or a third party’s software, network, links, products, services, widgets, apps, integrations, hardware or other equipment, including Third-Party Services; (ii) resulting from your or anyone on your behalf use of the Service in violation or in a manner not authorized in the Agreement, including the Documentation, or in writing by us; (iii) resulting from a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks or other unlawful activity; or (iv) due to any unauthorized access to or use of the Service.
  • Evaluations: During or with respect Trial Services (as determined by Akeyless).
  1. CHANGES TO THIS SLA

Akeyless may modify this SLA at any time, provided that if it makes any changes that materially adversely decrease the level of service, then it shall notify Customer by posting an announcement on the website, Customer Account, the Service or platform, or by sending an email.