# General Translation Platform: Adding environment variables
URL: https://generaltranslation.com/en-US/docs/platform/locadex/guides/adding-environment-variables.mdx
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title: Adding environment variables
description: How to add key-value environment variables that Locadex injects into the sandbox when workflows run.
related:
  links:
    - /docs/platform/locadex/guides/using-in-monorepos
    - /docs/platform/locadex/guides/configuring-workflows
    - /docs/platform/locadex/guides/auto-merging-prs
    - /docs/platform/locadex/guides/managing-languages

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Use environment variables for API keys, tokens, build configuration, or commands that run before or after Locadex processes files.

Environment variables are injected into the sandbox when Locadex runs workflows.

## Add a variable [#add-variable]

In your Organization sidebar, open **Locadex > Secrets**. Click **Add Variable**.

Enter:

- **Key**, the environment variable name.
- **Value**, the secret or configuration value.

Then click **Save**.

## Edit a variable [#edit-variable]

Update the key or value, then click **Save**. Use the visibility control to show or hide a value while editing.

## Delete a variable [#delete-variable]

Click the delete icon next to the variable, then save the change.

## Common uses [#common-uses]

Use environment variables for:

- API keys used by build or documentation tools.
- GitHub or package registry tokens.
- Feature flags required during build.
- Pre-process or post-process command configuration.

Environment variables are injected into the [Locadex runtime](/docs/platform/locadex/reference/vm-image) when workflows run. They are encrypted at rest and can only be accessed by the Locadex runtime.


## Next steps

- /docs/platform/locadex/guides/using-in-monorepos
- /docs/platform/locadex/guides/configuring-workflows
- /docs/platform/locadex/guides/auto-merging-prs
- /docs/platform/locadex/guides/managing-languages