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How to add .env Variables on DigitalOcean Ubuntu droplet

I deployed my Node js app to DigitalOcean Ubuntu droplet.

The app needs the variables in my .env file. How can I create those variables in DigitalOcean droplet please?

Solution

  • How did you deploy your app to the Droplet?

    You should be able to copy a .env file to the Droplet using the same mechanism that you copied the NodeJS files to the Droplet.

    The simplest way to copy files securely is to use scp.

    The syntax is:

    scp \
-i /path/to/your/ssh_private_key \
path/to/your/.env \
root@[droplet-ip]:/path/to/your/app

    NOTE this will copy the .env file into your app directory.

    If you are not using ssh keys with your Droplet (and you should), you can read how to add ssh keys either to an existing or new Droplet.