To update or manage your VirusTotal Premium API key , you primarily interact with the VirusTotal GUI or your local application configuration. Since API keys themselves are static strings assigned to your account, "updating" usually refers to replacing an old key with a new one in your code or upgrading your account quota. 1. Locating Your Premium Key

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  1. Infrastructure Migration: Many legacy Premium accounts are being migrated to the new Google Cloud backend infrastructure. This often necessitates the generation of new API keys to align with Google Cloud’s security standards.
  2. Tier Differentiation: VirusTotal has introduced more granular tiers (e.g., Standard, Premium, Enterprise). As part of this, API keys are being re-issued to ensure the permissions associated with the key match the specific service level purchased.

After generating the new API key, you'll see it listed in the API Keys section. Click the Edit button next to the new key and update the Key field with the new API key.

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