Environment Variables
Inject configuration values, API keys, and connection credentials securely into container environments.
Environment variables decouple application configurations from source code repositories. Secrets (like payment gateways, SMTP credentials, or database passwords) must always be injected this way to preserve security.
Adding Variables
In the project console, click the Environment Variables tab:
- Enter a key name (e.g.
STRIPE_SECRET_KEY). Key names should contain only alphanumeric characters and underscores. - Enter the value. All values are securely stored and encrypted in the cluster database.
- Click Add Variable.
For security, all environment variable values are masked on load. Click the eye icon to reveal them, or copy them securely via the copy badge.
Redeployment Prompts
Because environment variables are injected during container startup, modifying or deleting variables requires a container restart to take effect.
Dequel displays a Redeployment Warning Banner at the top of the tab whenever variables are mutated. Click the Redeploy Now button on the banner to execute a zero-downtime rolling update with the new configurations.