diff --git a/content/v2.0/reference/cli/influx/secret/update.md b/content/v2.0/reference/cli/influx/secret/update.md
index cf6f938be..7f9e6cf43 100644
--- a/content/v2.0/reference/cli/influx/secret/update.md
+++ b/content/v2.0/reference/cli/influx/secret/update.md
@@ -11,7 +11,14 @@ v2.0/tags: [secrets]
 
 The `influx secret update` command adds and updates secrets.
 Provide the secret key with the `-k` or `--key` flag.
-When prompted, enter and confirm the secret value.
+You may also provide the secret value with the `-v` or `--value` flag.
+If you do not provide the secret value with the `-v` or `--value` flag,
+enter the value when prompted.
+
+{{% warn %}}
+Providing a secret value with the `-v` or `--value` flag may expose the secret
+in your command history.
+{{% /warn %}}
 
 ## Usage
 ```
@@ -19,11 +26,12 @@ influx secret update [flags]
 ```
 
 ## Flags
-| Flag           | Description                 | Input type |
-|:----           |:-----------                 |:----------:|
-| `-h`, `--help` | Help for `secret update`    |            |
-| `-k`, `--key`  | Secret key _**(required)**_ | string     |
-| `-o`, `--org`  | Organization name           | string     |
-| `--org-id`     | Organization ID             | string     |
+| Flag            | Description                 | Input type |
+|:----            |:-----------                 |:----------:|
+| `-h`, `--help`  | Help for `secret update`    |            |
+| `-k`, `--key`   | Secret key _**(required)**_ | string     |
+| `-o`, `--org`   | Organization name           | string     |
+| `--org-id`      | Organization ID             | string     |
+| `-v`, `--value` | Secret value                | string     |
 
 {{% influx-cli-global-flags %}}
diff --git a/content/v2.0/security/secrets/manage-secrets/add.md b/content/v2.0/security/secrets/manage-secrets/add.md
index 4bdcefa25..a53c0a2f2 100644
--- a/content/v2.0/security/secrets/manage-secrets/add.md
+++ b/content/v2.0/security/secrets/manage-secrets/add.md
@@ -14,7 +14,14 @@ Add secrets using the `influx` command line interface (CLI) or the InfluxDB API.
 Use the [`influx secret update` command](/v2.0/reference/cli/influx/secret/update/)
 to add a new secret to your organization.
 Provide the secret key with the `-k` or `--key` flag.
-When prompted, enter and confirm the secret value.
+You may also provide the secret value with the `-v` or `--value` flag.
+If you do not provide the secret value with the `-v` or `--value` flag,
+enter the value when prompted.
+
+{{% warn %}}
+Providing a secret value with the `-v` or `--value` flag may expose the secret
+in your command history.
+{{% /warn %}}
 
 ```sh
 # Syntax
diff --git a/content/v2.0/security/secrets/manage-secrets/update.md b/content/v2.0/security/secrets/manage-secrets/update.md
index 0ea92e509..5c8dd883f 100644
--- a/content/v2.0/security/secrets/manage-secrets/update.md
+++ b/content/v2.0/security/secrets/manage-secrets/update.md
@@ -14,7 +14,14 @@ Update secrets using the `influx` command line interface (CLI) or the InfluxDB A
 Use the [`influx secret update` command](/v2.0/reference/cli/influx/secret/update/)
 to update a secret in your organization.
 Provide the secret key to update with the `-k` or `--key` flag.
-When prompted, enter and confirm the secret value.
+You may also provide the secret value with the `-v` or `--value` flag.
+If you do not provide the secret value with the `-v` or `--value` flag,
+enter the value when prompted.
+
+{{% warn %}}
+Providing a secret value with the `-v` or `--value` flag may expose the secret
+in your command history.
+{{% /warn %}}
 
 ```sh
 # Syntax