Reset Data Types in Akto

Reset data types to their original state when needed.

Reset data types when you need to revert changes or refresh detection settings.

When to Reset

  • Custom data type configuration errors

  • Troubleshooting detection issues

  • Starting fresh with data type configs

  • Reverting test changes

How to Reset

  1. Navigate to Agentic Discovery > Sensitive Data

  2. Select the data type to reset

  3. Click the Reset button

  4. Confirm the action

What Gets Reset

  • Custom conditions removed

  • Sensitivity settings reverted to defaults

  • Detection rules restored

  • Built-in types return to original state

Important Notes

  • Built-in types (EMAIL, JWT, etc.) can be reset

  • Custom types are deleted entirely when reset

  • Detected instances remain in history

  • Re-detection runs automatically after reset

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