Redis ACL: A Practical, In-Depth Guide to Securing Access

Introduction Redis Access Control Lists (ACLs) let you define who can do what across commands, keys, and channels. Introduced in Redis 6 and expanded since, ACLs are now the standard way to secure multi-tenant applications, microservices, and administrative workflows without resorting to a single, global password. In this guide, you’ll learn how Redis ACLs work, how to design least-privilege access for different use cases, how to manage ACLs safely in production (files, replication, rotation), and how to audit and test your permissions before you deploy. ...

December 12, 2025 · 9 min · 1897 words · martinuke0
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