Manage Environment variables
You can manage environment variables from the Administration workspace. For this, in the sub-menu "Entities", click on the anchor 
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Environment variables are used for running automated tests with Squash Orchestrator.
With them, it is possible to indicate for example the credentials, the environment type (prod/preprod), the Git branch or the browser used to launch the tests.
Learn more
For more information on environment variables use cases, visit the Squash Orchestrator documentation
There are several types of environment variables:
| Environment variable type | Description |
|---|---|
| Plain text | The value is transmitted as is to the execution environment. |
| Dropdown list | The value can be selected from a list of options and is transmitted as is to the execution environment. |
| Interpreted text | The value is interpreted by the execution environment. |
Focus
Once created, environment variables must be associated with a Squash Orchestrator test automation server or a project.
Add, Modify, and Delete environment variables
From the table to manage environment variables, you can add 
or delete 
one or multiple environment variables.
When creating an environment variable, you must complete:
- the "Name" field (can only contain letters, numbers and underscores)
- the Type of environment variable (by default, "Plain text" is selected)
- for dropdown lists, the name of the items (can only contain letters, numbers, -, _, . and spaces)
By clicking on an environment variable's row number (#) or its name, the custom field's consultation page appears for you to edit if needed.
