How to set environment variables in Supabase?

 

Step 1: Access the Supabase Dashboard

 

First, navigate to the Supabase website and log in to your account. Once logged in, select your project from the dashboard to open the project overview panel.

 

Step 2: Navigate to the Settings

 

In the project overview panel, find and select the "Settings" option from the sidebar. This will open a submenu with various configuration choices for your project.

 

Step 3: Open the Environment Variables Section

 

Within the settings menu, locate the "API" section. Click on it to access settings specifically related to your project’s API. Here you will find the section to manage environment variables.

 

Step 4: Add a New Environment Variable

 

In the environment variables section, you'll find an option to add a new environment variable. Click on the button or link provided to start adding a new variable.
Fill in the details for your variable:

    VARIABLE_NAME=YOUR_VARIABLE\_VALUE

 

Step 5: Save the Environment Variable

 

After entering the variable name and value, look for a button to save or update your changes. Click this button to ensure your new environment variable is stored.

 

Step 6: Verify the Environment Variable

 

Once saved, verify that your environment variable appears in the list of variables within the environment section. This confirms it has been added successfully. If needed, refresh the page to see updated changes.

 

Step 7: Use the Environment Variable in Your Application

 

To use the environment variable, reference it in your project's code. Access it via your preferred method, depending on your project's programming language and setup.

For example, if you are using Node.js, you might access an environment variable like this:

    const myVariable = process.env.VARIABLE\_NAME;

Ensure your application is correctly configured to read these variables, especially in different environments (e.g., development, production).

 

Step 8: Reload Services if Necessary

 

If your environment variables are related to any running processes or services, you might need to restart them to apply the changes. This can depend on how your deployment and server are configured in Supabase or with your infrastructure provider.

 

Final Note

 

Keep in mind that environment variables are crucial for managing sensitive information and configuration settings separate from your source code. Always follow best practices to secure and manage these variables effectively.